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: Salesforce is a powerful platform for building enterprise-level applications and managing customer relationships. With the advent of Lightning Web Components (LWC), developers now have a modern and efficient way to create dynamic user interfaces in Salesforce. To enhance the development experience and help developers harness the full potential of LWC, an online tool and resource hub has emerged, providing valuable assistance and support throughout the development process. In this blog post, we will explore the LWC online tool and resource and discuss how it benefits Salesforce developers. 1. What are Lightning Web Components? Before diving into the online tool and resource, it's essential to understand what Lightning Web Components are. LWC is a programming model and framework for building web components on the Salesforce Lightning Platform. It empowers developers to create reusable, performant, and secure UI components using standard web technologies like HTML, C...