Is Your Apex Code Efficient

Writing efficient and scalable Apex code is crucial for performance and maintainability. Here are some key best practices every Salesforce developer should follow:

* Bulkify Your Code – Always handle multiple records efficiently using collections (List, Set, Map).

* Avoid SOQL & DML in Loops – Move queries and DML operations outside loops to prevent hitting governor limits.

* Use Custom Metadata & Custom Settings – Avoid hardcoding values; store them in configurable records for flexibility.

* Leverage Asynchronous Processing – Use Future Methods, Queueable Apex, Batch Apex, or Platform Events for long-running operations.

* Optimize SOQL Queries – Select only necessary fields and use indexed fields in WHERE clauses for better performance.

* Follow the One Trigger per Object Rule – Use a Trigger Handler pattern to keep logic organized and modular.

* Write Meaningful Unit Tests – Go beyond code coverage; test edge cases and ensure assertions validate functionality.

* Enforce Security Best Practices – Use with sharing in Apex classes and apply Security.stripInaccessible() for field/object-level security.

Good Apex development is about writing clean, scalable, and maintainable code!