Apex Developer Guide

Getting Started
Writing Apex
Data Types and Variables
Control Flow Statements
Classes, Objects, and Interfaces
Working with Data in Apex
sObject Types
Adding and Retrieving Data
DML
SOQL and SOSL Queries
SOQL For Loops
sObject Collections
Dynamic Apex
Apex Security and Sharing
Enforcing Sharing Rules
Enforcing Object and Field Permissions
Class Security
Understanding Apex Managed Sharing
Understanding Sharing
Sharing a Record Using Apex
Recalculating Apex Managed Sharing
Security Tips for Apex and Visualforce Development
Custom Settings
Ways to Invoke Apex
Finishing Touches
Reference
Appendices
Glossary
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Understanding Apex Managed Sharing

Sharing is the act of granting a user or group of users permission to perform a set of actions on a record or set of records. Sharing access can be granted using the Salesforce user interface and Force.com, or programmatically using Apex.

This section provides an overview of sharing using Apex:

For more information on sharing, see “Set Your Organization-Wide Sharing Defaults” in the Salesforce online help.