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: Veeva Vault is a widely used content management system (CMS) in the life sciences industry. Integrating Veeva Vault with Salesforce allows organizations to seamlessly manage and access their regulated content within the Salesforce platform. In this blog post, we will explore how to integrate Veeva Vault with Salesforce using Apex and Visualforce. We will provide code examples and step-by-step instructions to help you get started with the integration. Step 1: Set Up the Veeva Vault Integration: 1. Obtain Veeva Vault API Credentials: - Contact your Veeva Vault administrator or support team to obtain the API credentials required for integration. - Obtain the following information: Veeva Vault API Endpoint URL, Client ID, Client Secret, and Redirect URI. 2. Create Remote Site Settings in Salesforce: - Go to Setup. - Search for "Remote Site Settings" and click on it. - Click on "New Remote Site" and pro...