Author(s): Venkat sumanth Guduru
T his essay describes advanced techniques of Salesforce integration with external systems that use REST and SOAP APIs. The paper discusses the power of each API in detail, laying emphasis on where to apply either in any given integration scenario. Key topics include batch processing using the REST API, asynchronous processing using the SOAP API, and how OAuth 2.0 can be put into operation for secure API calls. Best practices on error handling and logging should be put in place to create robust and maintainable integrations. The practical insights, strategies, and tips on how to optimize Salesforce integrations for better business processes and data management follow through in this essay and are supported by pseudocode, flowcharts, and an architectural diagram.
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