Tools & Learning resources
Tools
Useful tools for working with Financials via the Force.com REST API.
Postman
A multiplatform REST client with intuitive GUI for designing HTTP requests. Use this tool for configuring HTTP requests, designing JSON payloads, and viewing HTTP responses.
Salesforce Workbench
A web-based suite of tools allowing you to interact with your production or sandbox Salesforce organization via the Force.com APIs.
cURL
A multiplatform command line tool and library for performing HTTP requests and working with REST APIs.
Microsoft Visual Studio Code
A lightweight source code editor with support for syntax highlighting and intelligent code completion.
WARNING: Take extra caution when using these tools, because they can modify data in your production Salesforce organization.
If you want to try out a tool, use a sandbox. For more information, see Develop with Sandbox and Quick Start: Using a Sandbox and Change Sets in the Salesforce Development Lifecycle Guide.
Learning resources
Financials
Learning modules on Sage University covering the key concepts of Financials (formerly Sage Live):
Force.com REST API
Salesforce documentation and learning modules covering the Force.com platform and REST API: