Apex Class File
General Information
| Title | APEX File Extension |
| Extension | .apex |
| Full Form | Apex Class File |
| File Type | Programming Source Code |
| Developer | Salesforce.com |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store source code |
| Additional Functions | Executed on Salesforce platform |
| Features | Proprietary, Strongly typed, Object-oriented |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High-level syntax |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Salesforce Development | Yes |
| CRM Customization | Yes |
| Cloud Applications | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Injection flaws |
| Best Practices | Security scanning, Unit testing |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2006 |
| Latest Version | Aligned with Salesforce releases |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .cls, .trigger, .visualforce |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Salesforce Platform |
Subscription-based | Platform independent |
 Force.com IDE |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Visual Studio Code |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Illuminated Cloud |
Subscription-based | Windows, Mac, Linux |