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: Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a powerful and popular source code editor that offers a wide range of features and customization options. One of the key reasons for its popularity is the vast ecosystem of extensions that enhance its functionality. In this blog post, we will explore some must-have extensions for VS Code that can boost your productivity, streamline your workflow, and make your coding experience even better. 1. Visual Studio IntelliCode: IntelliCode is an AI-powered extension that provides intelligent code completions based on machine learning algorithms. It learns from millions of open-source code repositories and suggests relevant code completions as you type, saving you time and reducing errors. 2. GitLens: GitLens is a fantastic extension for developers who work with version control systems, especially Git. It adds powerful Git capabilities directly into your editor, allowing you to easily visualize code authorship, explore Git blame annotations, ...