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Continue reading →: Mocking in Apex tests
In Apex, we developers are basically wizards, but even wizards need to fake a few spells once in a while. That’s where mocking comes in! Whether you’re pretending to call an external API (because who wants to actually wait for a real response?), faking a batch job (because no one has time for processing millions of records in a test), or just making Salesforce think it scheduled a job (shhh, don’t tell it), we’ve got you covered. Below are the most commonly used mocking interfaces…
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Continue reading →: “Salesforce Security: Overview”
5-10 Mins read Types of Security in Salesforce Salesforce provides several types of security to protect data and control access: 1. Organization-Level Security 2. Object-Level Security 3. Field-Level Security 4. Record-Level Security 5. Data Encryption 6. Auditing and Monitoring Security Best Practices Summary Table for Security Concepts in Salesforce Security Layer What It Does Example Organization-Level Controls who can log in and how. Only allows employees to log in from the office network during work hours. Object-Level Defines what actions users can do with data…
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Continue reading →: Salesforce-to-Salesforce Data Transfer Architecture leveraging Amazon DynamoDB, Kafka, and AWS Lambda
Here’s a Salesforce-to-Salesforce Data Transfer Architecture leveraging Amazon DynamoDB, Kafka, and AWS Lambda, designed for scalability, cost-effectiveness, and monitoring. The system allows for a full transfer with a cutoff and incremental transfer as new data is created or updated. 1. Architecture Overview Transferring data between Salesforce instances using an integrated architecture with DynamoDB, Kafka, AWS Lambda, Apex, and S3 involves a combination of event-driven processing, data storage, and serverless computing. Below is a detailed design to achieve this: Architecture Overview Step-by-Step Design 1. Data Capture…
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Continue reading →: Detect PHI and PII info in telephony call in salesforce using AWS Lambda and Amazon Transcribe/ Comprehend
Overview: The system will enable processing of an MP3 file stored in Salesforce, extract its text content using AWS Lambda, analyze it with Amazon Comprehend to identify PII (Personally Identifiable Information) and PHI (Protected Health Information), and alert relevant stakeholders based on findings. High-Level Design Steps: 1. Salesforce Setup: • Object Storage: Store MP3 files in Salesforce (e.g., on a custom object or standard object with a ContentDocument or File relationship). • Trigger/Flow: Create a trigger or Flow in Salesforce that initiates the process upon…
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Continue reading →: Apex Design Patterns for Salesforce Developers
Apex offers the flexibility to create robust and scalable custom solutions in Salesforce. Understanding and applying design patterns not only enhances your day-to-day development skills but also prepares you to excel in Salesforce Developer interviews. Here are some of the most commonly used design patterns in Apex: 1. Singleton Pattern This pattern ensures that a class has only one instance while providing a global point of access to it. It’s useful for improving performance and minimizing governor limit impact. Example: Lazy Initialization Singleton public class…
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Continue reading →: Apex Best Practices You Can’t Ignore
Mastering Salesforce Development: Whether you’re a seasoned Salesforce developer or an admin just getting started, you’ve probably come across the term “best practice.” But what exactly does it mean? Simply put, a best practice is a widely accepted technique or approach that consistently yields better results than alternatives. It’s the gold standard—a reliable way to write scalable, maintainable, and efficient code on the Salesforce platform. In this guide, we’ll explore essential best practices for Salesforce Apex, explain why they matter, and even discuss scenarios where…
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Continue reading →: Salesforce Developer Interview Experience at Amazon
Round 1: Coding (Apex, Triggers, API Calls, Salesforce Security) Time: 1 hour The first round began with the interviewer, a senior Salesforce developer from Amazon, joining the call. Let’s call him Rajesh. He seemed quite friendly but got straight to business after a quick intro. Part 1: Apex Coding Challenge Rajesh shared a live coding platform and asked me to write an Apex class that calculates the total revenue for a list of opportunities based on their StageName. The twist was that the revenue should…
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Continue reading →: Salesforce Integration Interview Questions and Answers
General Integration Concepts Salesforce integrations streamline business processes, ensure data consistency, and enhance productivity by connecting external systems with Salesforce. 1. What are the different types of integrations available in Salesforce? Answer: The main types of integrations in Salesforce are: • Data Integration: Transfers data between systems in real-time or through batch processes. • Process Integration: Triggers workflows or automations in external systems. • User Interface (UI) Integration: Embeds external apps or components within Salesforce for a seamless user experience. 2. What is an API,…
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Continue reading →: Can You Write End to end soln for lead creation in salesforce with Mulesoft and Kafka ?
yes, I can Here’s an end-to-end solution for integrating Kafka, MuleSoft, and Salesforce to process and create leads in Salesforce while incorporating error handling and retries. Architecture Overview 1. Kafka: Acts as the message broker, where lead information is produced. 2. MuleSoft: Acts as the middleware, consuming Kafka messages, processing the data, and invoking Salesforce APIs to create leads. 3. Salesforce: Provides the API endpoint for lead creation. Step-by-Step Solution 1. Kafka Setup Kafka will store lead information in a JSON format in a topic…
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Continue reading →: Lightning Web Components (LWC), Aura Components, and Visualforce Pages, WTH?
Lightning Web Components (LWC), Aura Components, and Visualforce Pages are all frameworks used in Salesforce for building UI components, but they differ significantly in their architecture, performance, and use cases. Below is a detailed comparison: 1. Lightning Web Components (LWC) Overview: LWC is Salesforce’s modern, standards-based framework introduced in 2019. It leverages native web standards like Custom Elements, Shadow DOM, and Templates, which improves performance and aligns with modern web development practices. Key Features: • Standards-Based: Uses vanilla JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, and CSS. • Better…
Deepak Dhakal
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