Apex Database Methods

Introduction to Apex Database Methods

Apex Database methods are a powerful set of tools that allow developers to perform data manipulation operations within the Salesforce platform. Unlike traditional DML operations, these methods can handle partial success and provide more control over the execution.

Why Use Apex Database Methods?

The main advantage of using Apex Database methods over standard DML operations is the ability to handle partial successes. This means that if an operation affects multiple records, some can succeed while others fail, without rolling back the entire transaction. This flexibility is crucial for robust error handling and data integrity.

Database.insert Method

The Database.insert method allows you to insert records into the Salesforce database. Unlike the DML insert statement, this method can take a second Boolean parameter that specifies whether to allow partial success.

Handling Errors with Database Methods

When using Database methods, handling errors is straightforward. The Database.SaveResult object returned by the methods contains information about the success or failure of each record operation. You can iterate over these results to log or handle errors as needed.

Using Database.update for Partial Success

Similar to Database.insert, the Database.update method can also allow partial success by passing a Boolean parameter. This ensures that updates to multiple records are handled gracefully, with successful updates committed and errors reported for failed records.

Conclusion

Apex Database methods provide developers with enhanced capabilities for data manipulation, particularly when dealing with bulk operations. By allowing partial successes, these methods offer more granular control and robust error handling, making them an essential tool for any Salesforce developer.