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June 26, 2025

Building Reusable and Configurable Lightning Web Component (LWC) For Salesforce Experience Cloud / Communities,Using Chart.js as an Example

Introduction We often build Lightning Web Components (LWC) as Salesforce developers to deliver interactive features. However, configuring them for non-technical admins usually requires editing code. What if admins could adjust properties like chart type, title, or data filters directly in Community Builder? In this post, you’ll learn how to build an LWC using Chart.js…
June 22, 2025

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…
June 16, 2025

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…
June 16, 2025

A Beginner’s Guide to Covering Try-Catch in Apex with Test Classes

Introduction Exception handling is a cornerstone of reliable Salesforce application development. However, testing try-catch blocks often poses challenges, as these blocks are not easily covered in test scenarios. A clever approach to address this issue is using a private static Boolean variable to simulate exception scenarios. This technique ensures that exceptions are thrown only…
June 15, 2025

Batch Class Shortcuts – part 1 : Using Existing Batch Class with Custom Query and Covering Batch Class without Start method Matching Data in test Class

Introduction Salesforce Batch Apex is an essential feature for processing large volumes of data asynchronously. Running a batch job with a custom dataset during development can pose challenges. This is especially true if you want to avoid altering the deployed code. Also, consider a scenario where you’re working in a developer sandbox. The dataset…
June 2, 2025

Generating Word Documents in Salesforce Lightning Web Components (LWC) Using docx.js

Introduction In today’s digital era, document generation is an essential feature for many applications, including Salesforce. The ability to dynamically create Word documents can significantly enhance user experience. This includes exporting reports. It also involves generating invoices and creating custom templates. This blog explores how to generate Word documents using the docx.js library in…
May 28, 2025

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…
May 26, 2025

How to Do Client Side JS Custom Validations in Salesforce Lightning Web Components (LWC)

Introduction Validation is essential to ensure data correctness and user-friendly error handling. In Lightning Web Components (LWC), the core methods used for field validation are setCustomValidity, checkValidity, and reportValidity. This blog explains these concepts before diving into a practical Parent-Child LWC example. Understanding Validation Methods 1. setCustomValidity Example: 2. checkValidity 3. reportValidity Example Scenario:…
May 20, 2025

Mastering Integration in Salesforce: A Comprehensive Overview

Introduction In today’s digital world, no system operates in isolation. Integration is the process of connecting different systems, applications, or databases to enable seamless data sharing and coordinated processes. For businesses using Salesforce, integration is key to creating a unified ecosystem. It ensures that data flows smoothly across platforms. This streamlines operations and enhances…
May 19, 2025

Understanding Named Credentials in Salesforce : A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction Salesforce’s journey with HTTP callouts began with the introduction of Remote Site Settings. Administrators had to allowlist specific external endpoints with this feature. This was done before Apex code could make callouts to them. It enforced a layer of explicit security. However, as integration needs grew more sophisticated, integration management became challenging. The…

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