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: Salesforce Apex is a powerful programming language used for developing custom business logic and extending the capabilities of the Salesforce platform. However, like any programming language, it is prone to errors. In this blog post, we will explore some common errors encountered in Salesforce Apex and discuss how to resolve them. Table of Contents: Introduction Null Pointer Exceptions Query Exceptions DML Exceptions Governor Limit Exceptions Catching and Handling Exceptions Debugging Techniques Best Practices to Avoid Errors Conclusion Null Pointer Exceptions: Null Pointer Exceptions occur when a variable or an object reference is not properly initialized or assigned a value. To avoid this error, ensure that all variables are initialized before accessing them. Additionally, perform null checks before accessing object properties or invoking methods to avoid null pointer exceptions. Query Exceptions: Query Exceptions are thrown when there is an issue with a SOQL (...