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The Watchman 
In the complex and dynamic world of Salesforce development, managing and optimizing Apex tests is a critical yet challenging endeavor. My journey into the heart of this challenge began when I noticed a recurring issue in our Salesforce org, which was laden with outdated and monolithic Apex tests. The problem? We were consistently hitting SOQL … Read more
In Salesforce Apex, the choice between using a Double and a Decimal data type often depends on the context and specific requirements of your application. Here are some key differences and considerations that might lead you to choose one over the other: Precision and Scale: Decimal is an arbitrary precision number. This means it can … Read more
Creating a comprehensive guide for setting up Visual Studio Code (VS Code) for Salesforce development involves several steps, from basic installation to configuring extensions and setting up the environment. Here’s a detailed article to walk you through the process: Setting Up VS Code for Salesforce Development Introduction Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a popular, … Read more
Preventing row locks in Salesforce Apex, especially during batch processing, is crucial for maintaining the efficiency and reliability of your applications. Here are some strategies and best practices to consider: Use the ‘FOR UPDATE’ SOQL Query: When you execute a SOQL query with the ‘FOR UPDATE’ keyword, Salesforce locks the records that are returned by … Read more
Salesforce Quick Actions are a potent tool within the Salesforce platform, designed to enhance productivity and user experience. This tutorial will guide you through the fundamentals of Quick Actions, their applications within the Salesforce UI, their benefits and drawbacks, and provide detailed examples of creating basic Quick Actions. Introduction to Salesforce Quick Actions Quick Actions … Read more
