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 Salesforce development, Data Manipulation Language (DML) operations are fundamental for interacting with the database. While working with DML statements in Apex, it's essential to understand the various exceptions that can occur during the execution of these operations. In this blog post, we will explore common DML exceptions in Salesforce Apex and how to handle them effectively. Table of Contents: 1. Introduction 2. What are DML Operations? 3. Common DML Exceptions a. DMLException b. LimitException c. MixedDmlException d. InsufficientPrivilegesException 4. Handling DML Exceptions a. Try-Catch Blocks b. Exception Methods c. Custom Error Handling 5. Best Practices for DML Exception Handling 6. Conclusion What are DML Operations? Data Manipulation Language (DML) operations in Salesforce Apex are used to create, update, delete, and retrieve records in the Salesfor...