The Evolution of User Interface Development in Salesforce: From Visualforce to Lightning Web Components

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Published: 2025-10-09
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15662/IJRPETM.2025.0805026
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Component-based architecture, Web standards, Enterprise UI frameworks, Client-side processing, Developer experience

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Chakra Dhari Gadige
Independent Researcher, USA

Abstract

This article examines the evolutionary trajectory of Salesforce's user interface development frameworks, from Visualforce to Lightning Web Components. Through comparative analysis of architecture, performance characteristics, and development paradigms, the article illustrates how this evolution mirrors broader trends in web development standards and component-based software engineering. The transition represents a significant shift from server-centric rendering to client-side processing that embraces modern web standards, resulting in enhanced performance, improved developer experience, and greater alignment with contemporary software development practices. Each framework generation addresses specific technological challenges while responding to changing enterprise requirements and user expectations, demonstrating how platform technologies adapt to remain relevant in a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.

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Vol. 8 No. 5 (2025): International Journal of Research Publications in Engineering, Technology and Management

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The Evolution of User Interface Development in Salesforce: From Visualforce to Lightning Web Components. (2025). International Journal of Research Publications in Engineering, Technology and Management (IJRPETM), 8(5), 12883-12890. https://doi.org/10.15662/IJRPETM.2025.0805026

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