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What do you mean by bulkifying the trigger ?

Asked by Angela Baker Mar 2, 2020 609 views 2 answers
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Answered on Jan 14, 2026

Hello, Bulkifying a trigger in Salesforce refers to the practice of writing trigger code that can handle multiple records efficiently in a single invocation. This is crucial because Salesforce often processes records in batches and geometry dash 3d, particularly during data imports or when mass updates are made.

  • Key Concepts of Bulkification:
  • Single Operation: Instead of writing code that processes each record individually, bulkified code processes all records in a single execution context.
  • Use Collections: Utilize collections such as lists, sets, or maps to handle the records together. For instance, instead of performing DML (Data Manipulation Language) operations inside a loop, collect all the records in a list and perform DML operations outside the loop.
  • Limits Awareness: Salesforce has governor limits that restrict the number of records processed in a single transaction. By bulkifying triggers, you can minimize the chances of hitting these limits.

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