Let’s say you’ve decided to create a custom object and use an autonumber as the data type for the record name. The next decisions are, what should be the naming convention for the record name and display format.
Record Name
The most commonly used record names have either “Name” or “Number” (or “#”) in it.… Read the rest
When creating a custom object, you have two choices for the Record Name: text and autonumber. What principles can you use to determine which one is best?
Consider the following:
1. Uniqueness
If you want the field to be unique, use an autonumber, since uniqueness cannot be enforced with text.… Read the rest
When creating your data model, there are several principles that can be used. One of them is the KISS method: Keep it Super Simple (which is a better alternative than Keep it Simple, Stupid).
Here are some considerations when applying this principle:
Standard Objects
When the functionality you’re trying to build fits about 80% of the existing data model and built-in functionality.… Read the rest