| JavaScript Button Use Cases | Lightning Alternatives | Declarative/Programmatic |
|---|---|---|
| Validate fields (presave) | Quick actions (using default values and/or formulas) | D |
| Apex triggers | P | |
| Create records with prepopulated values | Quick actions (using default values and/or formulas) | D |
| Redirect to a record page | Custom URL buttons | D |
| Redirect to a Visualforce page | Visualforce quick actions | P |
| Lightning actions | P | |
| Prefill values based on inputs | Lightning actions | P |
| Confirmation pop-up screens | Lightning actions | P |
| API calls (Salesforce and third-party) | Lightning actions | P |
| Feedback pop-up screens | Lightning actions | P |
| Third-party integration | Lightning actions | P |
| Mass actions on list view records | Custom Visualforce buttons on list views | P |
Reference: Trailhead