Lightning Web Component (LWC)
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What is Lightning Web Component (LWC)?
Lightning Web Components (LWC) is a web component-based framework by Salesforce for building user interfaces on the Salesforce platform. It leverages web standards, making it lightweight and performant. LWCs are commonly used to create custom UI elements, applications, and reusable components within Salesforce, enhancing the user experience and extending the platform's capabilities.
What other technologies are related to Lightning Web Component (LWC)?
Lightning Web Component (LWC) Competitor Technologies
Aura Framework
Aura is an alternative component-based framework for developing Salesforce user interfaces. While both can coexist in an org, LWC is the newer standard.
Visualforce
Visualforce is an older page markup language and controller technology on the Salesforce platform, representing an alternative approach to building user interfaces.
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Lightning Web Component (LWC) Complementary Technologies
SOQL
SOQL (Salesforce Object Query Language) is used within LWC to query data from the Salesforce database. It is essential for data retrieval within components.
Apex
Apex is a proprietary programming language that extends the capabilities of LWC by allowing server-side logic and database interactions. LWCs often invoke Apex methods.
REST
REST APIs are commonly used by LWCs to integrate with external systems or to access data from Salesforce in a more flexible manner than SOQL alone can provide.
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Which job functions commonly mention Lightning Web Component (LWC)?
Salesforce Administrator
0.1% of all Salesforce Administrator jobs mention Lightning Web Component (LWC)
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Information Technology
140 Information Technology jobs mention Lightning Web Component (LWC)
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Business Systems
11 Business Systems jobs mention Lightning Web Component (LWC)
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Software Architect
10 Software Architect jobs mention Lightning Web Component (LWC)
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Architect
5 Architect jobs mention Lightning Web Component (LWC)
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