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 Lightning Web Components (LWC) have revolutionized the way developers build user interfaces in the Salesforce ecosystem. LWC offers a modular and efficient approach to developing rich, interactive, and responsive UI components. In this blog post, we will explore a collection of must-have LWC recipes that every Salesforce developer should have in their toolkit. These recipes will help you tackle common development challenges, increase productivity, and deliver exceptional user experiences. 1. Dynamic Search Component: Implementing a dynamic search component is a common requirement in many Salesforce applications. This LWC recipe will guide you in creating a search component that allows users to enter search keywords and dynamically filters records based on the input. It will demonstrate how to use JavaScript functions, wire adapters, and event handling to build an efficient and responsive search feature.