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Which is better custom objects or custom metadata?
Packaged, protected Custom Metadata Types are an ideal solution for secret storage in a managed package context. While Protected Custom Objects and Protected Custom Settings can also offer secret storage, only Custom Metadata Types allow those secrets to be packaged and deployed, and protected from everything outside the boundary of packaged Apex.
Why are custom objects treated similar to seealldata?
Because they are treated similar to @seeAllData, it actually makes integration testing the current configuration of the ORG much easier. However (IMO), Salesforce missed too many features to make them the clear choice in every scenario: Objects cannot reference them. This results in a lot of “magic” relationships being setup (EG string matching).
Why do we need to use objects comparer?
Sometimes, objects can contain nested elements, or some members should be excluded from the comparison (like auto-generated identifiers, create/update date, etc.), or some members can have custom comparison rules (same data in different formats, like phone numbers). This small framework was developed to solve such kinds of problems.
Why do I use custom metadata in Salesforce?
The big reason for me to use Custom Metadata is the logical separation between Custom Metadata and Custom Objects. In my head they serve a different purpose and that helps me better organize things in my org.
Where are custom metadata types stored in Salesforce?
Custom Metadata Types (CustomObject) Represents the metadata associated with a custom metadata type. For more information, see the Custom Metadata Types Implementation Guide. A custom metadata type is defined as a custom object and is stored in the objects folder.
Can a DML operation be used on custom metadata?
Moreover, DML operations aren’t allowed on custom metadata in the Partner or Enterprise APIs. Customers who install a managed custom metadata type can’t add new custom fields to it. With unpackaged metadata, both developer-controlled and subscriber-controlled access behave the same: like subscriber-controlled access.
What does metadata relationship do in an app?
Metadata Relationship provides the ability to add relationships from your custom metadata to other things in your app, such as other custom metadata, custom or standard objects and fields, and static resources.