Optmizing Salesforce Development
Collection Data Type
In Apex
By Rajat .C. Modi
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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 collection data type
A collection data type is a way to group
multiple items together in programming. It
helps you manage and organize data more
easily. In Apex, there are three main types of
collections:
1. List
2. Set
3. Map
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List
An ordered collection that can contain duplicates.
Use it when you need to maintain the order of
elements or allow duplicates.For example, storing a
list of contacts.
List<String> names = new List<String>();
names.add('Alice');
names.add('Bob');
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Set
An unordered collection that does not allow
duplicates. Use it when you want to ensure
uniqueness of elements. For example, storing
unique IDs.
Set<String> uniqueIds = new Set<String>();
uniqueIds.add('001');
uniqueIds.add('002');
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Map
A collection of key-value pairs, where each key is
unique. Use it when you need to associate unique
keys with specific values. For example, mapping
account IDs to account names.
Map<String, String> accountMap = new Map<String,
String>();
accountMap.put('001', 'Acme Corp');
accountMap.put('002', 'Globex Corp');
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Summary
List: Ordered, allows duplicates.
Set: Unordered, no duplicates.
Map: Key-value pairs, unique keys.
Choose the appropriate type based on the
requirements of your application.
