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 that empowers businesses to streamline their operations, automate processes, and drive sales. As developers and administrators harness the capabilities of Salesforce, one common challenge they may encounter is dealing with too many SOQL queries. These queries, used to retrieve and manipulate data within the platform, can impact performance and even exceed Salesforce's governor limits. In this blog post, we will explore the implications of excessive SOQL queries, identify common causes, and provide practical strategies to optimize query usage and overcome this challenge. 1. Understanding the Impact of Too Many SOQL Queries: Governor Limits: Salesforce enforces specific limits to ensure system stability and performance. Exceeding these limits can lead to degraded performance or even governor limit exceptions. Performance Bottlenecks: Excessive SOQL queries can result in slower response times, impacting user experience and hindering ...