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Diagram illustrating the Salesforce Tooling API structure and its connection to development tools.DevOps

Salesforce Tooling API: Developer Guide with Real Examples

The Salesforce Tooling API powers IDEs like VS Code by giving fine-grained access to Apex, LWC, and metadata without a...

· 5 min read A screenshot showing a formula converting Salesforce ISO date strings to readable Excel dates for SOQL data.Admin

Convert SOQL to Excel dates - Fix Salesforce ISO strings

Export Salesforce data, then find Excel can't read the dates. Here is a quick formula to clean up those ISO strings so...

· 3 min read Visualizing a complex Salesforce Flow canvas detailing best practices for automation logic and error handlingFlow

Salesforce Flow Best Practices: 12 Rules That Prevent 90% of Errors

The Salesforce Flow best practices most teams skip: bulkification, trigger choice, fault paths and subflow design,...

· 7 min read Diagram illustrating how Salesforce Big Objects store and manage large volumes of data efficientlyAdmin

What are Salesforce Big Objects? A Practical Guide

If you are trying to store millions of logs in a custom object, you are headed for trouble. Here is how Salesforce Big...

· 4 min read Diagram comparing the three main patterns for how to call Apex from LWC efficiently in SalesforceApex

3 Ways to Call Apex from LWC - Wire vs Imperative Calls

Fetching data in Salesforce has more than one right answer. Here are the three patterns for calling Apex from LWC, and...

· 4 min read Diagram explaining the difference between WhoId and WhatId fields for linking Salesforce records in activitiesApex

Guide to WhoId and WhatId in Salesforce Tasks and Events

Polymorphic fields confuse almost everyone at first. Here is what WhoId and WhatId each hold, so your tasks and events...

· 4 min read Diagram illustrating the structure and implementation of key Apex Design Patterns for scalable Salesforce development.Apex

Master Apex Design Patterns - Singleton and Factory

Messy code in a complex org turns into technical debt and governor limit trouble. Here is how Apex Design Patterns like...

· 5 min read A developer reviewing Apex code snippets demonstrating efficient coding practices and best practices.Apex

Apex Best Practices - Salesforce Developer Interview Guide

Ever hit a SOQL 101 error on a Friday afternoon? Here are the Apex best practices that keep your code scalable, and...

· 5 min read Diagram illustrating the process and impact of deleting a Salesforce queue on associated records.Admin

Delete Salesforce queue: What happens to your records?

Deleting a queue looks like a quick admin task, and it can leave your data in a mess. Here is what happens to orphaned...

· 5 min read Diagram illustrating the syntax and usage of the LIKE keyword within a standard SOQL query structure.Apex

SOQL LIKE & NOT LIKE: Wildcards, Examples & Best Practices

SOQL LIKE and NOT LIKE explained: wildcards (% and _), case sensitivity, escaping, performance gotchas, and the exact...

· 3 min read