Salesforce, a robust platform, empowers developers to tailor and enhance its capabilities to address unique business requirements. This article delves into the process of programmatically creating a lookup field on an object using Apex and the MetadataService.cls. Context Lookup fields in Salesforce establish relationships between objects, enabling you to link records together. While creating lookup …

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Opening statement: In this article, we’ll delve into the creation of a multi-select picklist component using Lightning Web Components (LWC). We will examine the code, elucidating its various sections and functionalities. The designed component empowers users to search and choose multiple items from a dropdown list, offering a convenient and user-friendly experience. Developing a multi-select …

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Presented below is a compilation of 7 exercise challenges for Apex Triggers, tailored to assist beginners in initiating their journey with Salesforce Apex Triggers. These problems are regarded as classics, widely embraced, and proven to be highly effective. The triggers can be crafted using the developer console. Feel free to explore all solutions provided and …

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Introduction: Recursion in Apex triggers can lead to unexpected behavior and, in some cases, errors like ‘Maximum trigger depth exceeded.’ In this blog, we’ll explore common methods to prevent recursion in Apex triggers and discuss best practices for effective trigger development. What is a Recursive Trigger? A recursive trigger occurs when a trigger executes an …

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Closing Thoughts: In the contemporary tech-centric landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, proving particularly beneficial for software developers engaged with Salesforce. A noteworthy AI tool poised to significantly impact Salesforce developers is ChatGPT. This blog post delves into how Salesforce developers can leverage ChatGPT to streamline their work, enhance efficiency, and craft superior user …

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Opening statement: Embarking on the domain of Salesforce development resembles navigating unfamiliar territories, and central to this expedition is the practice of code review. Analogous to a musician honing their rhythmic precision, developers foster a ‘code sense,’ a vital skill that matures with each pull request. In this extensive guide, we will unravel the complexities …

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So far, Head First Java has proven to be an easily digestible read. Its teaching method is engaging, featuring abundant visuals and a conversational style. The inclusion of puzzles, such as crosswords, fill in the blanks, and match-ups, aligns well with my preferred learning style. Despite my goal being to learn Apex, I find myself …

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Trigger Scenario: The following code example illustrates a Roll-Up Summary Apex trigger that updates the parent object “A__c” when a child object “B__c” is either deleted, inserted, updated, or reparented (parent changed from one record to another). Trigger Functionality: The trigger initiates by defining a set named “parentIds” to store the Ids of the parent …

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In this blog post, we’ll explore an illustration of how to update the total contact count on an Account using a roll-up summary trigger, such as an Apex trigger combined with an aggregate query. This involves updating the child record count on a parent record in a lookup relationship, utilizing an approach that involves aggregate …

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Sample Code: Here is the sample code for the trigger – Restrict Standard Picklist values such as Opportunity Type and Lead Source fields in the Opportunity object, using an Apex Trigger – “ValidatePicklistValues”.