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 world of enterprise applications, data storage and management play a crucial role in driving business success. Salesforce Big Objects offer a powerful solution for handling massive data volumes within the Salesforce platform. In this blog post, we will delve into the concept of Salesforce Big Objects, their features, benefits, and how they empower businesses to leverage and analyze large-scale data. 1. Understanding Salesforce Big Objects: Salesforce Big Objects are custom objects designed specifically to handle large volumes of data, exceeding the storage limitations of standard Salesforce objects. They provide a structured and scalable approach to store and manage massive datasets within the Salesforce environment. Big Objects leverage the power of Salesforce's infrastructure and architecture, ensuring data integrity, security, and high-performance access.