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The principle of Separation of Concerns (SoC) is crucial in software development, including Salesforce Apex development. It refers to the practice of organizing code in a way that separates different aspects of the application, such as the user interface, business logic, and data access layers. This approach helps in managing complexity, enhancing maintainability, and improving … Read more
Salesforce Platform Cache is a powerful feature provided by Salesforce that allows developers to store and manage reusable data across multiple transactions and sessions. It is essentially a layer of fast, temporary storage that helps improve the performance and scalability of Salesforce applications by reducing the need to repeatedly access the database for the same … Read more
MuleSoft, now a part of Salesforce, is a leading integration platform for connecting SaaS and enterprise applications in the cloud and on-premises. Designed to facilitate the easy integration of diverse systems, regardless of the different technologies they use, MuleSoft stands out for its robust API-led approach to connectivity. This technical article delves into the intricacies … Read more
In the realm of Salesforce development, particularly when working with Apex, understanding and effectively applying testing methodologies are critical for ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of applications. Within this scope, distinguishing between true unit tests and integration tests, along with their respective impacts concerning Salesforce’s governor limits, is crucial for developers. True Unit Tests … Read more
Named Credentials in Salesforce serve as a secure method of managing authentication data for external services. They encapsulate the endpoint URL and the required authentication credentials (username, password, OAuth, etc.), providing a simplified and secure way to call out to external APIs from Salesforce. When developing on the Salesforce platform, security is a paramount concern, … Read more
In the Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) ecosystem, the absence of a dedicated testing environment poses unique challenges for organizations aiming to maintain a robust, agile, and error-free marketing operation. Implementing a solid testing and staging strategy becomes crucial to ensure that new features, campaigns, and updates are deployed efficiently and effectively, without adversely affecting the … Read more
Custom development in Salesforce can be approached through two primary frameworks: Visualforce and Lightning Web Components (LWC). Each framework has its design philosophy, strengths, and use cases, affecting how developers choose between them for specific projects. This analysis will delve into the architectural differences, performance considerations, developer experience, and use case applicability between Visualforce and … Read more
While Salesforce provides robust security features, the platform’s security is not solely in the hands of Salesforce; it is a shared responsibility with the organizations that use it. Advanced Salesforce developers and administrators must be aware of common security vulnerabilities and adopt best practices to mitigate risks. This article explores the technical nuances of common … Read more
DataRaptor and DataRaptor Turbo are both powerful tools provided by Salesforce Industries (formerly Vlocity) that serve as integral components in managing and transforming data within the Salesforce platform. They are designed to simplify interactions with Salesforce Objects and external data sources, enhancing the capabilities of OmniScripts, Integration Procedures, and other Salesforce Industries functionalities. Here’s a … Read more
Salesforce Screen Flows and OmniScripts are both powerful tools used within the Salesforce ecosystem to create guided, interactive processes that enhance user experience and streamline complex workflows. Despite serving similar purposes, they originate from different parts of the Salesforce platform, with Screen Flows being a core Salesforce feature and OmniScripts part of the OmniStudio toolkit … Read more