SOQL Custom Objects

Understanding Custom Objects in Salesforce

Custom objects in Salesforce are user-defined objects that allow you to store information unique to your organization. By creating a custom object, you can extend Salesforce functionalities to suit your specific business needs. These objects are just like standard objects but with custom fields and relationships that you define.

When using SOQL (Salesforce Object Query Language), you can query these custom objects just like you would with standard objects. Custom objects can be identified by the suffix __c.

Basic SOQL Query for Custom Objects

To retrieve data from a custom object, you can use a basic SELECT statement in SOQL. The syntax is similar to querying standard objects, but remember to include the __c suffix for custom objects and fields.

Filtering Results with WHERE Clause

Use the WHERE clause to filter the results of your query. You can filter based on any field available in your custom object. This helps in narrowing down the results to only those records that meet your criteria.

Ordering Results with ORDER BY Clause

The ORDER BY clause allows you to sort your query results. You can sort by any field in ascending or descending order. This is particularly useful for reports and data analysis.

Limiting Results with LIMIT Clause

You can limit the number of results returned by your query using the LIMIT clause. This is useful when you only need a subset of the results, either for performance reasons or to comply with business logic.

Combining Clauses for Advanced Queries

SOQL allows you to combine clauses to create more complex and precise queries. By using WHERE, ORDER BY, and LIMIT together, you can efficiently retrieve exactly the data you need.