What are Custom Settings in Salesforce

Are you looking to take your Salesforce skills to the next level? In this video, we dive deep into Custom Settings—a powerful feature that can help you make your org smarter, more dynamic, and easier to manage. Custom Settings are like mini-databases inside Salesforce that allow you to store reusable configuration data. There are two types: List Custom Settings – Great for org-wide settings that apply globally. Hierarchy Custom Settings – Perfect for settings that vary by profile or user. In this video, we’ll cover: What Custom Settings are and why they’re a game-changer for admins and developers. How to use Custom Settings to drive flexibility in Validation Rules by enabling exceptions without manually tweaking your rules every time. A live demo on dynamically assigning Permission Sets using Custom Settings and Apex, making permissions smarter and more manageable. By the end of this video, you’ll be able to confidently use Custom Settings to simplify your org’s maintenance, streamline processes, and save time while enhancing user experience. Why Watch This Video? Learn how to reduce hardcoding in Validation Rules. Add flexibility to Permission Set assignments for specific profiles or users. Empower your Salesforce instance with dynamic configurations that scale as your org grows. This video is perfect for Salesforce admins, developers, and anyone looking to optimize their org's configuration. Whether you're new to Salesforce or an experienced pro, these tips will make your life easier and your org smarter. Useful Resources from Salesforce Custom Settings Overview Hierarchy Custom Settings Guide Validation Rules Best Practices Assigning Permission Sets If you found this video helpful, don’t forget to like and subscribe to our channel for more Salesforce tips, tricks, and tutorials. Turn on notifications so you never miss an update, and share this video with your team or fellow Trailblazers! 🚀