Apex Lightning Aura: How to call an Apex method from Lightning javascript controller 3:47 PM This post details a basic example to execute an apex method from your lightning javascript controller. STEP 1: Create the Apex class. Note the following pointers. The method to be executed from your lightning component has to be annotated with @AuraEnabled. The method should be either public or global STEP 2: Declare your apex class in your lightning component. STEP 3: Call your apex method from your Javascript. Lightning component code: