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Custom Metadata Types vs Custom Settings vs Custom Labels

  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...

Catching and Handling Exceptions in Salesforce Apex

Introduction : Exception handling is a critical aspect of developing robust and reliable applications in Salesforce Apex. Exceptions occur when unexpected situations or errors arise during code execution, and handling them appropriately ensures that your application continues to function smoothly. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of catching and handling exceptions in Salesforce Apex, providing you with the knowledge to handle exceptions effectively in your code. Table of Contents: 1. Introduction 2. What are Exceptions? 3. Exception Handling in Apex 4. Types of Exceptions 5. Using Try-Catch Blocks 6. Catching Specific Exceptions 7. Throwing Custom Exceptions 8. Best Practices for Exception Handling 9. Conclusion What are Exceptions? In programming, an exception is an event that occurs during the execution of a program and disrupts its normal flow. Exceptions can be caused by a variety of factors, such as invalid input, database errors, or unexpected condit...

Understanding Query Exceptions in Salesforce Apex

Introduction: When working with Salesforce Apex, querying data from the database is a common task. However, there are scenarios where your queries may encounter exceptions. Understanding these query exceptions and knowing how to handle them is essential for writing robust and error-free Apex code. In this blog post, we will explore some of the common query exceptions in Salesforce Apex and discuss best practices for handling them. Table of Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Common Query Exceptions in Salesforce Apex    a. QueryException    b. TooManyQueriesException    c. QueryTimeoutException    d. LimitException 3. Best Practices for Handling Query Exceptions    a. Error Handling and Logging    b. Query Optimization    c. Bulkification    d. Governor Limits Monitoring 4. Conclusion

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