Have you ever pondered the method for retrieving records from an object in SOQL where field 1 equals field 2? There could be a need to retrieve a record from an sObject where field 1 (e.g., Firstname) is equal to field 2 (e.g., Lastname), but regrettably, the Salesforce SOQL framework does not allow direct field-to-field …
Explore the process of building a REST API in Apex, especially useful when dealing with more tailored requirements beyond basic DML operations on the sObject. When a third-party developer intends to transmit data to Salesforce and execute specific business logic on the Salesforce side, particularly involving DML operations on any object, there are two approaches …
Discover effective strategies and code examples for enhancing reliability and error handling by implementing best practices when retrying failed callouts in Salesforce Apex. In Salesforce Apex, callouts serve as a means to establish communication with external systems and APIs. However, these callouts may encounter failures, whether due to network issues or API errors, leading to …
Enhance your LWC code by addressing memory leaks in JavaScript. JavaScript memory leaks can severely affect your application’s performance and reliability. By identifying the underlying causes of memory leaks and adhering to best practices, you can proactively mitigate these issues in your code. This guide delves into five essential practices, accompanied by relevant code snippets, …
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Last year, I authored a post detailing the method of transferring values to a new opportunity using the URL. This post serves as an alternative approach to achieving the same objective of automatically populating values to a new record, but this time utilizing Visualforce and an Apex Class controller. For our demonstration, we’ll make some …
I prefer organizing Apex methods according to the specific objects they relate to. This practice aids in code troubleshooting and, in the long run, minimizes the overall code volume within a Salesforce organization. As an illustration, developers operating in Enterprise-level or larger organizations frequently encounter the need to retrieve record types for a particular object. …
We incorporate time allocation in our client invoices at the end of each month. The time tracking data resides in a custom object within our Salesforce org, and we typically generate a report and export it to send to clients during the billing process. This export, usually in the form of a spreadsheet, includes details …
Ensuring platform security is crucial. Whether you’re developing a composite application for the AppExchange, creating integrations with open authentication (OAuth), or simply connecting Salesforce with an internal system/platform, it can raise concerns for your security team. However, the Salesforce Crypto class is designed to alleviate these concerns. We incorporate Salesforce encryption/decryption logic regularly in many …
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Many third-party applications offer their own APIs or webhooks, facilitating seamless and often simplified integrations across platforms. Another integration approach may involve using middleware or an enterprise service bus (ESB) to facilitate data movement. Regardless, the Salesforce REST API can handle standard CRUD operations (create, read, update, and delete), or you can develop custom Apex …
I frequently advise basing Salesforce development decisions on platform capabilities, even if some features have not yet been embraced by your business. Keeping this in mind, I want to introduce the idea of running certain processes in both synchronous and asynchronous modes. In a previous discussion, I highlighted a situation where Salesforce allowed Community Users …
Processes That Occur Asynchronously On The Salesforce Platform. Read More »
