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, the leading cloud-based CRM platform, provides powerful integration capabilities to connect with external systems and services. Two popular integration protocols used in Salesforce are REST and SOAP. In this blog post, we will explore the concepts of REST and SOAP, their significance in Salesforce, and the benefits they offer for seamless integration. So, let's dive in and understand how REST and SOAP play a vital role in Salesforce integration. 1. Understanding REST and SOAP: 1.1 REST: Representational State Transfer (REST) is an architectural style that defines a set of constraints for building web services. RESTful APIs use HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc., to perform operations on resources. It is widely used due to its simplicity, scalability, and compatibility with various platforms.