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Technical round on Salesforce basics

Q1. Profiles, permission sets, sharing settings, sharing rules
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Q1. Triggers on objects.
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Triggers are pieces of code that execute before or after specific events occur on a record.
• Triggers can be used to automate processes, enforce business rules, and maintain data consistency.

• Triggers can be written in Apex and are associated with a specific object.

• Triggers can be executed before or after insert, update, delete, or undelete operations.

• Triggers can access and modify related records and perform complex vali
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Q2. Difference between custom settings and custom metadata
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Custom settings are org-wide while custom metadata is record-specific.
• Custom settings are used to store data that is org-wide and can be accessed by all users.

• Custom metadata is used to store data that is specific to a record or a set of records.

• Custom settings can be accessed using the hierarchy custom setting or the list custom setting.

• Custom metadata can be accessed using the Metadata API or the Apex Metadata API.

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Q3. Security model question
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Q4. Apex asynchronous about batch
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Apex asynchronous batch is used for processing large data sets asynchronously.
• Batch Apex is used for processing large data sets asynchronously

• It is used to avoid governor limits and timeouts

• Batch Apex can be scheduled to run at a specific time or can be executed manually

• Example: Updating all accounts with a specific field value using Batch Apex
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Some trigger to update another object when parent data changes.

Q1. Previous company's information about team and my personal details.
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Q1. What is LMS ?
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LMS stands for Learning Management System, a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, and delivery of educational courses or training programs.
• LMS helps organizations deliver online courses and training programs to employees or students.

• It allows for the creation and management of courses, assessments, and learning materials.

• LMS can track learner progress, generate reports, and p...read more
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Q2. What is shadow DOM
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Shadow DOM is a way to encapsulate the styling and structure of a web component, preventing styles from leaking out or clashing with the rest of the page.
• Shadow DOM allows for creating self-contained components with their own styles and markup

• It helps in preventing styles from the main document affecting the component and vice versa

• Shadow DOM can be created using the 'shadowRoot' property of an element
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Q1. What all exceptions you know ?
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Some common exceptions in Salesforce development include DMLException, QueryException, and LimitException.
• DMLException: Thrown when an error occurs while performing DML operations like insert, update, delete.

• QueryException: Thrown when an error occurs while querying data from the database.

• LimitException: Thrown when governor limits are exceeded, such as SOQL query limit or CPU time limit.
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Q2. Have you worked on integration ?
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Yes, I have worked on integration in Salesforce development.
• I have experience integrating Salesforce with external systems using REST and SOAP APIs.

• I have worked on integrating Salesforce with third-party applications like MailChimp and DocuSign.

• I have implemented custom integrations using tools like Salesforce Connect and MuleSoft.

• I have experience with data mapping, transformation, and synchronization during integrat
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Q1. Why governor limits ?
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Governor limits are in place to ensure efficient use of resources and prevent abuse in Salesforce platform.
• Governor limits help in maintaining system performance and preventing monopolization of resources.

• They ensure fair usage of resources among all users on the platform.

• Examples include limits on number of records retrieved in a single query, number of SOQL queries executed, and CPU time consumed.

• Governor limits also...read more
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Q2. What is challenge you faced ?
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One challenge I faced was integrating a third-party API with Salesforce.
• Had to understand the API documentation thoroughly

• Encountered compatibility issues with Salesforce platform

• Implemented custom code to bridge the gap between API and Salesforce
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Technical round on Salesforce basics

Q1. Profiles, permission sets, sharing settings, sharing rules
Add your answer

Q1. Triggers on objects.
Ans. 
Triggers are pieces of code that execute before or after specific events occur on a record.
• Triggers can be used to automate processes, enforce business rules, and maintain data consistency.

• Triggers can be written in Apex and are associated with a specific object.

• Triggers can be executed before or after insert, update, delete, or undelete operations.

• Triggers can access and modify related records and perform complex vali
Answered by AI
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Q2. Difference between custom settings and custom metadata
Ans. 
Custom settings are org-wide while custom metadata is record-specific.
• Custom settings are used to store data that is org-wide and can be accessed by all users.

• Custom metadata is used to store data that is specific to a record or a set of records.

• Custom settings can be accessed using the hierarchy custom setting or the list custom setting.

• Custom metadata can be accessed using the Metadata API or the Apex Metadata API.

• Cu...read more
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Q3. Security model question
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Q4. Apex asynchronous about batch
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Apex asynchronous batch is used for processing large data sets asynchronously.
• Batch Apex is used for processing large data sets asynchronously

• It is used to avoid governor limits and timeouts

• Batch Apex can be scheduled to run at a specific time or can be executed manually

• Example: Updating all accounts with a specific field value using Batch Apex
Answered by AI
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Some trigger to update another object when parent data changes.

Q1. Previous company's information about team and my personal details.
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