Can the Metadata API be invoked from Apex?
Question: Is it possible to invoke the Salesforce Metadata API from within Apex? Many developers believe this is not allowed, but some have suggested it might be possible. While it’s generally accepted that you can’t call Salesforce web services from within Salesforce itself, others claim to have made it work….
Why does a query time out in Automation Studio?
Question: I am experiencing a timeout issue when running a query in Automation Studio, while the same query executes successfully within a minute in Query Studio. The Target Data Extension has four primary keys: SubscriberKey, JobId, BatchId, and Email. The query activity in Automation Studio is set to “Update.” Why…
What are the attributes in _PushAddress and _PushTag Data Views?
Question: What are the attribute names for the _PushAddress and _PushTag data views that support Mobile Push? Answer: To view the attributes in the _PushAddress data view that support Mobile Push, you can use the following SQL query with aliases: Explanation: The above SQL query selects specific attributes from the…
How to bypass validation rules for specific users?
Question: I have a requirement where a specific user should be able to edit a field without triggering validation rules. Initially, I attempted to write a validation rule using the formula LastModifiedId != ‘005000000000000AAA’. However, I realized that LastModifiedId is not updated until after the record is saved, so the…
Access force:recordData Values During Init Handler?
Question: Is there a way to access values from force:recordData in the init handler of an Aura component? I am trying to fetch the Name field of an Opportunity record in the doInit method, but it throws an error saying:Cannot read property ‘Name’ of null. Here is the current implementation:…
Install Managed Package via Salesforce DX CLI?
Question: I am working on a CI/CD setup using Salesforce DX CLI and Travis CI. As part of my process, I need to deploy Lightning components that depend on a managed package available in the AppExchange. How can I install a managed package using the Salesforce DX CLI so that…
How to use Tooling API in Apex?
Question: How can I use the Tooling API in Salesforce to create an Apex class programmatically within an Apex controller? I am particularly interested in seeing an example that demonstrates how to achieve this. I have already generated MetadataService from WSDL but am open to other approaches, including REST-based methods….
Fetching URL Parameters in a Lightning Component?
Question: I am working with Communities in Salesforce Lightning and trying to fetch URL parameters directly into the attributes of a Lightning component without using JavaScript. For example, given the URL: https://www.someurl.com/page?name=somename&surname=somesurname I want to bind the name and surname parameters directly to attributes in my Lightning component so that…
How to Disable CommandButton After First Click in VF?
Question When developing a Visualforce page, you may encounter a scenario where users click a commandButton multiple times before the page completes its redirect or processing action. This can cause multiple submissions, leading to potential data issues or performance problems. How can you ensure that the button gets disabled after…
Why Is DML Not Allowed in Constructors?
Question: Why is it not allowed to perform DML operations within an Apex class constructor? Is there a specific reason for this restriction? Despite searching extensively, the rationale behind this limitation doesn’t appear to be well-documented. Answer: DML operations are not allowed in constructors because of potential side effects that…
