Why do we prefer custom objects over custom settings?

Why do we prefer custom objects over custom settings?

A custom setting is very similar to a custom object, the main difference is that the custom setting is cached. It is especially useful to store information that will be often accessed from Apex code as it will perform better than a custom object as it doesn’t have to be queried, it is also easier to manage it.

What is the difference between custom settings and custom metadata?

Custom metadata are like custom setting but records in custom metadata type considered as metadata rather than data. These are typically used to define application configurations that need to be migrated from one environment to another, or packaged and installed.

What is the advantage of using custom settings in Salesforce?

The main advantage of using Custom Settings is that the data is cached, which enables efficient access without the cost of repeated queries to the database. One doesn’t have to use SOQL queries which count against the governor limits.

What is custom setting?

Custom settings are similar to custom objects in that they let you customize org data. Unlike custom objects, which have records based on them, custom settings let you utilize custom data sets across your org. Custom settings also let you distinguish particular users or profiles based on custom criteria.

How do custom metadata types work?

Custom Metadata Type let you use records to configure your app without worrying about migrating those records to other orgs. You can deploy the records of custom metadata types from a sandbox with change sets or packaged in managed packages instead of transferring them manually.

What’s the difference between custom settings, custom object and custom metadata?

Difference Between Custom Settings, Custom Object & Custom Metadata Types in Salesforce Custom settings are similar to custom objects. Application developers can create custom sets of data and associate custom data for an organization, profile, or specific user.

How are custom settings used in Salesforce applications?

Custom settings are similar to custom objects and enable application developers to create custom sets of data, as well as create and associate custom data for an organization, profile, or specific user. All custom settings data is exposed in the application cache, which enables efficient access without the cost of repeated queries to the database.

What’s the difference between hierarchy and custom settings?

Hierarchy Custom Settings allow you to associate specific rows with specific Users or Profiles. For example, you could define a Hierarchy Custom Setting that associates a different commission rate with different sales reps, with separate rows for each sales rep’s User Id.

Where do I Find my Custom settings data?

All custom settings data is exposed in the application cache, which enables efficient access without the cost of repeated queries to the database. This data can then be used by formula fields, validation rules, Apex, and the SOAP API.