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: In the ever-evolving world of Salesforce development, finding efficient ways to manage complex business processes and optimize performance is crucial. With the release of Apex Flex Queue, Salesforce has introduced a powerful tool that simplifies the execution of asynchronous Apex code, enhances scalability, and improves overall developer productivity. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of Apex Flex Queue, its benefits, and how it can revolutionize your Salesforce development experience. What is Apex Flex Queue? Apex Flex Queue is a new feature introduced by Salesforce that allows developers to enqueue asynchronous Apex jobs for future execution. It offers a flexible and scalable way to handle long-running processes, batch jobs, and other computationally intensive tasks, without burdening system resources or impacting user experience. Key Benefits of Apex Flex Queue: 1. Scalability: Apex Flex Queue leverages Salesforce's robust platform infrastructur...