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description: Web Console is a modern, browser-based Integrated Development Environment (IDE) embedded natively within Salesforce. It facilitates an in-context workflow for debugging, editing, and validating technical assets, removing the requirement for external tool integration or context-switching.
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# Web Console (Beta)

Web Console is a modern, browser-based Integrated Development Environment (IDE) embedded natively within Salesforce. It facilitates an in-context workflow for debugging, editing, and validating technical assets, removing the requirement for external tool integration or context-switching.

### Required Editions

<table class="slds-table slds-table_bordered slds-max-medium-table_stacked slds-m-bottom_small edition"><colgroup><col style="width:100%"></colgroup><tbody><tr class=""><td class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;">Available in:</td></tr></tbody></table>

Web Console provides a unified interface for the following development and administrative tasks:

- **Native IDE Architecture:** A fully featured, browser-resident development environment accessible directly within the Salesforce org.
- **In-Context Editing:** Accelerated modification capabilities for Apex code and workflows.
- **Metadata Management:** An integrated Org Browser for navigating system components.
- **Advanced Data Querying:** A SOQL Builder featuring an integrated Query Planner for performance optimization.
- **Diagnostic Tools:** A modernized execution log viewer and comprehensive Apex testing suite.
- **On-Demand Code Run:** Dedicated interface for running Anonymous Apex code.

For more information about Web Console features and functionality, refer to the [Web Console developer documentation](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/webconsole/overview).