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title: Avoid Implementing Business Logic In Triggers
description: "Impact Area Manageability Severity High Affected Element Apex Trigger ## Rule ID **SF-0031** ## Impact As triggers do not allow methods like regular classes they are less flexible and suited to apply good encapsulation style. ## Remediation Use classes for…"
url: "https://community-staging.qualityclouds.com/qcdocs/qc/pmd-rules/avoid-implementing-business-logic-in-triggers/"
updated: "2025-03-21"
category: PMD Rules
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# Avoid Implementing Business Logic In Triggers

Impact Area

Manageability

           Severity

High

           Affected Element

Apex Trigger

## Rule ID

**SF-0031**

## Impact

As triggers do not allow methods like regular classes they are less flexible and suited to apply good encapsulation style.

## Remediation

Use classes for complex business logic.

### Time to fix

60 min