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 today's fast-paced business environment, integrating various systems and applications has become essential for organizations to streamline their operations and enhance productivity. Salesforce, being a powerful and versatile customer relationship management (CRM) platform, offers a wide range of integration capabilities. In this blog post, we will explore the integration patterns in Salesforce, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively integrate Salesforce with other systems. 1. Point-to-Point Integration: Point-to-point integration involves connecting Salesforce directly with a specific application or system. It establishes a direct communication channel between Salesforce and the target system, enabling data exchange and synchronization. This pattern is suitable for integrating Salesforce with individual applications or systems that have a simple integration requirement. 2. Hub-and-Spoke Integration: Hub-and-spoke integration p...