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 rapidly evolving world of web development, Lightning Web Components (LWC) have emerged as a powerful tool for building lightning-fast and responsive web applications on the Salesforce platform. LWC is a modern framework designed to leverage the power of web standards and provides a seamless development experience for both new and experienced developers. In this blog, we will embark on a journey to explore the key features of Lightning Web Components by building a simple yet illustrative example. By the end of this blog, you will have a solid understanding of LWC and its potential to enhance your web development projects.