sf-apex-async-patterns

Use Queueable Apex for flexible chaining and mixed object types, while Batch Apex handles large volume data processing with structured execution. The right async pattern depends on your transactional boundaries and data volume.

Choose an Apex async pattern by evaluating your processing volume, chaining needs, and scheduling requirements. Apply @future for simple calls, Queueable for chains, Batch for bulk data, and Schedulable for timed jobs.

Yes, you can chain Queueable Apex jobs by implementing the Queueable interface and calling System.enqueueJob within the execute method. This pattern handles sequential background processing while managing transactional boundaries.

The best way to trigger event-driven workflows is using Platform Events. Publish events from Apex to decouple components and enable asynchronous reactions across the Salesforce platform without tight integration coupling.

@future methods may fail when called from certain trigger contexts or batch sizes that exceed governor limits. Evaluate your transactional boundaries and switch to Queueable Apex for better control over asynchronous execution.

Yes, you need Schedulable Apex to automate recurring data processing jobs at specific intervals. Implement the Schedulable interface to define the schedule and execute batch or Queueable jobs for your background processing needs.