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: PING ID is a popular authentication solution that provides secure access to applications and services. In this blog post, we will explore how to integrate PING ID authentication with Apex and Visualforce in Salesforce. We will guide you through the process of setting up PING ID, creating an Apex controller, and building a Visualforce page to implement the authentication flow. Step 1: Set Up PING ID: 1. Obtain PING ID credentials: - Sign up for a PING ID account and obtain the necessary API credentials (client ID, client secret, and base URL) for your Salesforce integration. 2. Configure PING ID in Salesforce: - Go to the Salesforce Setup. - Navigate to "Connected App" and create a new connected app. - Enter the PING ID client ID and client secret. - Set the callback URL to the Visualforce page URL that you will create in the next step. - Configure the required OAuth scopes and other s...