Developer Updates

Flow data tables can now show the related record name instead of the raw record ID for lookup fields—and optionally link directly to that record with a single click.

A new Web Console arrives alongside Summer '26, providing an in-browser code editing and execution environment directly within Salesforce—no external IDE required for quick code tasks.

The Salesforce-managed X (formerly Twitter) authentication provider is being retired in Summer '26. Orgs using it for login or integration must migrate to their own X Developer app before enforcement or authentication will break.

Apex's Blob.toPdf() method is updated to use the Visualforce PDF rendering service in Summer '26, improving font support and multi-character handling—but potentially changing existing PDF outputs.

Apex batch action results are now returned in the same order as the original request—a behavior change originally scheduled for Spring '25, now enforced in Summer '26.

API integrations still using hardcoded Salesforce instance URLs (e.g., na1.salesforce.com) must switch to My Domain URLs before Summer '26 enforcement—or API calls will break.

Create PDF documents directly from Apex code without Visualforce. New PageReference.getContentAsPDF() method simplifies document generation.

ISV partners can now debug subscriber org issues without requesting login access. Enhanced tooling for managed package troubleshooting.

Modernized sandbox copy and refresh interface. Cleaner layout, better progress tracking, and improved configuration options.

Expose Apex REST and AuraEnabled methods as Agentforce agent actions without extra wrappers.

Speed up queries with Data 360 SQL for compact form queries and custom SQL in CRM Analytics.

Starting 2026, new certificates have shorter maximum lifespans. Plan for more frequent rotations and avoid certificate pinning.

Enhanced cross-site scripting protection for Visualforce pages using apex:inputField. Test pages in sandbox before production deployment.

Model Context Protocol support for AI agent development. Helps convert JavaScript LWCs to TypeScript and enables secure data connections.

Web-based IDE with AI-powered Vibe Codey assistant. Generate code from conversational instructions, debug, test, and deploy from browser.

Major update to Lightning Design System with improved UI consistency and performance optimizations across the platform.

Open standard for AI systems to securely connect with data, apps, and workflows. Agentforce agents can access Sales, Service, Marketing clouds.

Near real-time monitoring of additional event types via Streaming API. Enhanced security, performance, and adoption insights.

Embed custom Lightning Web Components in Salesforce Dashboards. Display complex visualizations alongside standard widgets.

Define agent behavior with Agent Script, a YAML-like language. Provide structured instructions for predictable AI agent responses.

Query up to 50 million records with the new Cursor class. Cache results server-side and paginate with fine control.

New test level runs only relevant tests during deployment. Salesforce determines which tests matter based on code changes.

Create reusable SOQL queries and expose them via REST API. Validate once, use anywhere including Agentforce actions.

Create and update records from LWC using GraphQL mutations. Reduce Apex dependencies with client-side data manipulation.

Import type definitions for base components using @salesforce/lightning-types npm package. Better TypeScript support for LWC.

LWC templates now support complex JavaScript expressions, not just properties and getters. More flexibility in template binding.

Add component and property descriptions to LWC metadata. Agentforce for Setup can recommend your components during page configuration.

Outbound messages no longer send session IDs. A security improvement that affects legacy integrations relying on this feature.

New Connected Apps creation is disabled by default. Migrate to External Client Apps for better security and packaging.