Custom Metadata Types vs Custom Settings vs Custom Labels 💬 In plain words: Three lookalikes: Custom Metadata = configuration that DEPLOYS with your code (best for app settings). Custom Settings = org/user-specific values, changeable at runtime (hierarchy type is great for bypass switches). Custom Labels = translatable text for the UI. 📌 Example: API endpoint URLs per environment → Custom Metadata (deploys with code, sandbox vs prod values). A 'Bypass_Automation__c' checkbox an admin flips during data load → hierarchy Custom Setting. The word 'Submit' translated to Hindi → Custom Label. 🎬 Real-Life Example: The Fee Table Trapped Inside Code Skyline charges a different delivery fee per city. Apex needs those rates on every booking. The Old/Bad Way: if (city == 'Delhi') fee = 50. Else if (city == 'Mumbai') fee = 65. … Every rate change is a code change, a test run, and a deployment. Why this is bad: Business data is trappe...
Introduction: Debugging is an essential skill for developers working in Salesforce. It helps identify and resolve issues in code, understand the flow of execution, and optimize performance. In this blog post, we will explore various debugging techniques available in Salesforce that can assist developers in diagnosing and fixing problems efficiently. Table of Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Prerequisites 3. Debug Logs 4. System.debug() Statements 5. Developer Console 6. Apex Debugger 7. Checkpoints and Assertions 8. Exception Handling 9. Governor Limits and Debugging 10. Conclusion