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Apex Trigger

Salesforce triggers are blocks of code that automatically execute during DML operations such as insert, update, and delete, allowing for custom actions like sending emails or creating records. They are categorized into before and after events, with specific context variables available to determine the trigger's state and the records being processed. Triggers are essential when business requirements exceed the capabilities of flows and process builders, particularly for complex logic and automated updates.

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Apex Trigger

Salesforce triggers are blocks of code that automatically execute during DML operations such as insert, update, and delete, allowing for custom actions like sending emails or creating records. They are categorized into before and after events, with specific context variables available to determine the trigger's state and the records being processed. Triggers are essential when business requirements exceed the capabilities of flows and process builders, particularly for complex logic and automated updates.

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Salesforce Trigger:

A trigger is used to done Custom actions or Automation in a programmatic


Way

A trigger is a function or block of code which automatically executes when an


DML Operation Occurs

DML operations - Insert, Update, Delete, Undelete, Merge, Upsert

Enable you to perform custom actions before or after events records

custom actions can be

Sending Email

Field update

Create record

Create Task/Events

Syntax:
trigger triggerName on objectName (trigger_events) {
//Block of code
}
Example
trigger accountTrigger on account (before insert) {
className.MethodName
}

Trigger Events:
Trigger Events is divided in to two one is before Event Another one is After Event.
Each event Include DML operation

Salesforce Trigger: 1
Before Events After Events

Before Insert After Insert

Before Update After Update

Before Delete After Delete

After Undelete

Trigger Context Variables:


Context Variable Definition

Returns true if the trigger was fired due to an insert


Trigger.isInsert
operation.

Returns true if the trigger was fired due to an update


Trigger.isUpdate
operation.

Returns true if the trigger was fired due to a delete


Trigger.isDelete
operation.

Returns true if the trigger is running before any database


Trigger.isBefore
operation.

Returns true if the trigger is running after the database


Trigger.isAfter
operation has completed.

A list of new versions of the sObjects being processed


Trigger.new
(only available in insert and update triggers).

A map of new sObject IDs to their corresponding records


Trigger.newMap
(only available in insert and update triggers).

A list of old versions of the sObjects being processed (only


Trigger.old
available in update and delete triggers).

A map of old sObject IDs to their corresponding records


Trigger.oldMap
(only available in update and delete triggers).

The total number of records being processed by the


Trigger.size
trigger.

Salesforce Trigger: 2
Trigger Events Vs Trigger Context Variables:
Understanding how and when to use these variables is key to writing scalable
and maintainable code.

When have to use Triggers:


Triggers are used in scenarios where flows and process builders cannot meet the
business requirements. Triggers are powerful and can handle complex logic

Complex logic involved

Complex validation required

Automated field updates

Performing DML operation on related records

Handling After undelete events

Call external system

Salesforce Trigger: 3

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