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Unattended Sandbox User Token Generation for CI/CD

Automating access token retrieval for numerous sandbox test users is a common CI/CD hurdle when testing as...

Salesforce Platform Events vs Outbound Message Guide

Choosing between a legacy SOAP tool and a modern event bus is a common architect dilemma. I break down the...

SOAP vs REST — Key Differences and When to Use Each | Salesforce SOAP vs REST

Salesforce API Integration: A Guide for Scalable Design

Choosing the wrong API can haunt your org for months. This guide breaks down how to pick between REST, SOAP, and...

Enterprise vs Partner WSDL - Key Differences for Developers

Choosing between Enterprise and Partner WSDLs can be tricky if you don't know how they handle custom fields. I'll...

Best Salesforce Integration Options and Patterns Guide

Choosing the right integration tool can be overwhelming with so many choices. I break down common patterns like...

Retrieve Salesforce report metadata with REST Explorer

Tired of report column names not matching your field API names? Here is how I use the REST API to see the actual...

Salesforce Streaming API - Mechanisms and Real-Time Data

Stop burning through your API limits with constant polling. This guide breaks down the Salesforce Streaming API...

Shopify Salesforce integration: A Practical Setup Guide

Tired of chasing order numbers across two different systems? This guide shows you how to build a Shopify...

Enterprise vs Partner WSDL - Which Salesforce API is Best?

Choosing between Enterprise vs Partner WSDL is a big decision for any SOAP integration. One is rigid but easy to...

Salesforce Change Data Capture vs Polling for Data Sync

Stop wasting your API limits on polling for record updates. I will show you how Salesforce Change Data Capture...

Outbound Message vs Platform Event: Architect’s Guide to Choosing the Right Salesforce Integration | Salesforce Integration Patterns