The latest articles on DEV Community by Tanweer Islam (@tanweerislam). https://dev.to/tanweerislam https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3687191%2Fbe0320ae-1960-4d39-bfa2-b5021cf1ce8a.jpg https://dev.to/tanweerislam en Tanweer Islam Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:51:28 +0000 https://dev.to/tanweerislam/error-console-the-new-salesforce-debugging-tool-7fd https://dev.to/tanweerislam/error-console-the-new-salesforce-debugging-tool-7fd <p>Debugging in Salesforce, whether Apex, Flows or Lightning components can be time consuming. Salesforce has recently introduced a new debugging tool called <strong>Error Console</strong> which centralizes errors in one place, making it easier to identify, inspect, and resolve issues.<br> ⚠️ Note: This feature is currently in preview. Some features may remain in beta, pilot, or developer preview until Salesforce announces general availability.</p> <p><strong>Functionality of the Error Console</strong><br> The Error Console captures and displays both non-fatal and fatal errors associated with Lightning components and pages:</p> <ul> <li>Non-Fatal Error Capture: Non-disruptive errors are recorded silently, allowing users to continue working without modal interruptions.</li> <li>Fatal Error Logging: Errors that require user acknowledgment are logged in the console for later inspection.</li> <li>Centralized Viewing: Lightning component and page errors are aggregated in a single interface for efficient review.</li> </ul> <p>⚠️ Note: Currently, the console’s scope is limited to Lightning Experience pages and components.</p> <p><strong>Main Benefits &amp; Features</strong><br> The Error Console provides several advantages for Salesforce admins and developers:</p> <ul> <li>Centralized Error Management: Aggregate all Lightning component and page errors in one interface.</li> <li>Workflow Continuity: Non-fatal errors do not interrupt user tasks.</li> <li>Error Persistence: Fatal errors are logged for later inspection, ensuring critical issues are not lost.</li> </ul> <p>These features help improve productivity and accelerate troubleshooting within Salesforce Lightning environments.</p> <p><strong>Limitations and Considerations</strong></p> <ul> <li>The feature is in preview mode only. General availability is not guaranteed.</li> <li>It applies only to Lightning Experience components and pages.</li> <li>For Apex and Flow errors, continue using Debug Logs.</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to Enable the Error Console</strong></p> <ol> <li>Go to Setup → User Interface → Advanced Settings.</li> <li>Enable Use Error Console for error reporting in Lightning Experience.</li> <li>Save.</li> </ol> salesforce agentforce softwaredevelopment softwareengineering