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Force.com IDE UI Overview
Getting Started with the Force.com IDE
Developing with the Force.com IDE
Testing Code with the Force.com IDE
Deploying Code with the Force.com IDE
Getting Started with the Apex Debugger
Useful References
Force.com IDE Release Notes
Force.com Project Properties
Apex Code Settings: Log Category and Log Level
About Package.xml
Troubleshooting the Force.com IDE: Debug Mode
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Additional Resources

The Force.com technical library is available online at developer.salesforce.com/docs. Among the many documents you’ll find useful are:

Developer Guides for the Force.com Programming Languages and Controllers:

  • Force.com Apex Code Developer Guide
  • Visualforce Developer Guide

API Developer Guides:

  • SOAP API Developer Guide
  • Force.com REST API Developer Guide
  • Metadata API Developer Guide
  • Force.com Streaming API Developer Guide
  • Chatter REST API Developer Guide

Reference Materials:

  • Object Reference for Salesforce and Force.com
  • Force.com SOQL and SOSL Reference
  • Development Lifecycle Guide
  • AppExchange Publishing Guide
  • Force.com Migration Tool Guide
  • Force.com Sites Implementation Guide
  • Security Implementation Guide
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