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🔐 How to Enforce Apex Security in Salesforce: A Developer’s Guide
Introduction Ensuring data security in Apex is critical for protecting sensitive business information. Salesforce offers tools like profiles and permission sets. However, Apex code must explicitly enforce Field-Level Security (FLS) and Object-Level Security (OLS). This is essential when accessing or modifying records programmatically. This blog introduces and compares the key tools Salesforce provides to enforce…
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Efficiently Passing Wrapper Classes to Future and Queueable Methods in Salesforce
Introduction Handling asynchronous processing in Salesforce often requires using @future or Queueable methods. These features are powerful. However, they come with certain limitations. One limitation is passing complex objects like wrapper classes as input parameters. In this blog, we’ll explore why these limitations exist and how you can work around them. We’ll also provide detailed…
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Mastering Dynamic Query Strings in Salesforce: Incorporating Date and Datetime in SOQL
Introduction Salesforce developers often need to build dynamic queries in their applications. This is particularly useful when working with filters or conditions that change based on user input or business logic. One common requirement is constructing queries that handle Date and Datetime values dynamically. This blog will guide beginner Salesforce developers through creating dynamic SOQL…
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Mastering File Compression in Apex: A Beginner’s Guide to ZipWriter and ZipReader
Introduction With the Salesforce Spring ’25 release, Apex gained native support for ZIP file operations through the Compression namespace. This powerful enhancement introduces the ZipWriter and ZipReader classes—enabling you to create, read, and manage .zip archives entirely within Apex. Gone are the days of relying on external libraries, middleware, or complex workarounds. Whether you need…
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Mastering Apex Invocable Actions in Salesforce Flow: A Step-by-Step Guide with Examples
Introduction Salesforce Flows are powerful tools for automating processes. While their out-of-the-box capabilities are extensive, there are times when custom logic is required. This is where Apex Actions come into play. By leveraging Apex in Flows, you can achieve unparalleled flexibility and extend Salesforce’s functionality to meet complex business requirements. What Are Invocable Actions? An…
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Comparing Aggregate Query vs Map in Salesforce Apex
Introduction In Salesforce, roll-up triggers are a common technique to summarize child records’ data into parent records. Whether you’re counting related records or adding up specific field values, your approach choice greatly affects the solution’s efficiency. It also impacts maintainability. Two popular strategies are Aggregate Query and Map-Based Manual Aggregation. You can refer our previous…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Apex Design Patterns in Salesforce
Introduction When starting your journey with Salesforce development, understanding Apex design patterns can set you apart as a professional developer. These patterns are tried-and-tested solutions to common software challenges, making your code more structured, scalable, and maintainable. In this guide, we’ll break down popular Apex design patterns for beginners. What Are Design Patterns? Design patterns…
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