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: Null Pointer Exceptions are common errors that developers encounter when working with Apex code in Salesforce. These exceptions occur when a variable is null, and an attempt is made to access or perform an operation on it. In this blog post, we will explore the causes of Null Pointer Exceptions in Salesforce Apex and discuss best practices for handling them effectively. Table of Contents: Introduction What is a Null Pointer Exception? Causes of Null Pointer Exceptions Best Practices for Handling Null Pointer Exceptions a. Null Check before Accessing Variables b. Use Conditional Statements c. Debugging and Logging d. Defensive Programming Exception Handling in Salesforce Apex Conclusion What is a Null Pointer Exception? A Null Pointer Exception, often abbreviated as NPE, occurs when a program attempts to access or perform an operation on a null object or variable. In Salesforce Apex, null ...