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Use wire adapters vs imperative Apex decision framework

Real World Scenario

Team debates wire(getPicklistValues) vs Apex returning picklist options for dependent picklists on custom object.

Expected Answer

• Wire for reactive cacheable read-only data with automatic refresh on param change • Imperative for user-triggered actions, non-cacheable, or post-mutation refresh • getPicklistValues wire for standard dependent picklist patterns • refreshApex on wired property after DML updating underlying data • Multiple wires compose independently—avoid god Apex method returning everything • Document cacheable=true Apex implications—stale data tolerance • Wire provisioning variant for dynamic adapter selection advanced cases

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Direct answer: Wire for reactive cacheable read-only data with automatic refresh on param change Also consider: Imperative for user-triggered actions, non-cacheable, or post-mutation refresh In practice: getPicklistValues wire for standard dependent picklist patterns Balance speed of delivery with maintainability.

Architect Perspective

Wire-first reduces boilerplate—imperative escape hatch when wire model fights UX requirements.