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Dynamic Return Type
Utility Methods flexible enough for all sObject TypesApex Cast sObject list dynamically to a specific sObject Type@testSetup method and System.CalloutException: You have uncommitted work pendingInsantiate list dynamic one lineGeneric method to downcast SObject list and return typed listLightning Internal Server Error Caused By Changing Return TypeDifferent return types of a class methodPros and cons of generic SObject list vs multiple lists of objectsQuote.class doesn't return the Quote type, but Account.class does. Why?Missing return statement required return type: System.PageReference
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Is it possible to create a method that will return any sObject type?
Why?
I want to create a method that combines DML operations, but the initial method that is called should be able to return any sObject type.
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Is it possible to create a method that will return any sObject type?
Why?
I want to create a method that combines DML operations, but the initial method that is called should be able to return any sObject type.
apex
asked Apr 24 at 15:44
Matthew MetrosMatthew Metros
774
add a comment |
Is it possible to create a method that will return any sObject type?
Why?
I want to create a method that combines DML operations, but the initial method that is called should be able to return any sObject type.
apex
asked Apr 24 at 15:44
Matthew MetrosMatthew Metros
774
Is it possible to create a method that will return any sObject type?
Why?
I want to create a method that combines DML operations, but the initial method that is called should be able to return any sObject type.
apex
apex
asked Apr 24 at 15:44
Matthew MetrosMatthew Metros
774
asked Apr 24 at 15:44
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774
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Matthew MetrosMatthew Metros
774
asked Apr 24 at 15:44
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774
asked Apr 24 at 15:44
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You can always create a method to return a SObject. Something as below:
public SObject mySObject()
if(condition)
return new Account();
else
return new Contact();
It will though depend on how you want to utilize it from your calling context. You can always get the SObjectType in your calling context and take actions accordingly. E.g.,
SObject s = mySobject();
system.debug(s.getSObjectType());
// execute other code based on type
answered Apr 24 at 15:48
Jayant DasJayant Das
19.5k21331
even better is to return a List<SObject> so caller can work with collection idioms
– cropredy
Apr 24 at 17:56
@cropredy Agreed. This was more of a direct answer to the question itself, definitely always scope of improvements/refinement based on actual requirements.
– Jayant Das
Apr 24 at 17:57
You can also useinstanceof(e.g.if(s instanceof Account)) or a switch statement
– IllusiveBrian
Apr 24 at 19:36
@IllusiveBrian That's true. Many different ways of doing that. This was mostly a sample/approach, which is always open for refinement in actual implementation.
– Jayant Das
Apr 25 at 17:48
add a comment |
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You can always create a method to return a SObject. Something as below:
public SObject mySObject()
if(condition)
return new Account();
else
return new Contact();
It will though depend on how you want to utilize it from your calling context. You can always get the SObjectType in your calling context and take actions accordingly. E.g.,
SObject s = mySobject();
system.debug(s.getSObjectType());
// execute other code based on type
answered Apr 24 at 15:48
Jayant DasJayant Das
19.5k21331
even better is to return a List<SObject> so caller can work with collection idioms
– cropredy
Apr 24 at 17:56
@cropredy Agreed. This was more of a direct answer to the question itself, definitely always scope of improvements/refinement based on actual requirements.
– Jayant Das
Apr 24 at 17:57
You can also useinstanceof(e.g.if(s instanceof Account)) or a switch statement
– IllusiveBrian
Apr 24 at 19:36
@IllusiveBrian That's true. Many different ways of doing that. This was mostly a sample/approach, which is always open for refinement in actual implementation.
– Jayant Das
Apr 25 at 17:48
add a comment |
You can always create a method to return a SObject. Something as below:
public SObject mySObject()
if(condition)
return new Account();
else
return new Contact();
It will though depend on how you want to utilize it from your calling context. You can always get the SObjectType in your calling context and take actions accordingly. E.g.,
SObject s = mySobject();
system.debug(s.getSObjectType());
// execute other code based on type
answered Apr 24 at 15:48
Jayant DasJayant Das
19.5k21331
even better is to return a List<SObject> so caller can work with collection idioms
– cropredy
Apr 24 at 17:56
@cropredy Agreed. This was more of a direct answer to the question itself, definitely always scope of improvements/refinement based on actual requirements.
– Jayant Das
Apr 24 at 17:57
You can also useinstanceof(e.g.if(s instanceof Account)) or a switch statement
– IllusiveBrian
Apr 24 at 19:36
@IllusiveBrian That's true. Many different ways of doing that. This was mostly a sample/approach, which is always open for refinement in actual implementation.
– Jayant Das
Apr 25 at 17:48
add a comment |
You can always create a method to return a SObject. Something as below:
public SObject mySObject()
if(condition)
return new Account();
else
return new Contact();
It will though depend on how you want to utilize it from your calling context. You can always get the SObjectType in your calling context and take actions accordingly. E.g.,
SObject s = mySobject();
system.debug(s.getSObjectType());
// execute other code based on type
answered Apr 24 at 15:48
Jayant DasJayant Das
19.5k21331
You can always create a method to return a SObject. Something as below:
public SObject mySObject()
if(condition)
return new Account();
else
return new Contact();
It will though depend on how you want to utilize it from your calling context. You can always get the SObjectType in your calling context and take actions accordingly. E.g.,
SObject s = mySobject();
system.debug(s.getSObjectType());
// execute other code based on type
answered Apr 24 at 15:48
Jayant DasJayant Das
19.5k21331
edited Apr 24 at 15:55
answered Apr 24 at 15:48
Jayant DasJayant Das
19.5k21331
answered Apr 24 at 15:48
Jayant DasJayant Das
19.5k21331
answered Apr 24 at 15:48
Jayant DasJayant Das
19.5k21331
19.5k21331
even better is to return a List<SObject> so caller can work with collection idioms
– cropredy
Apr 24 at 17:56
@cropredy Agreed. This was more of a direct answer to the question itself, definitely always scope of improvements/refinement based on actual requirements.
– Jayant Das
Apr 24 at 17:57
You can also useinstanceof(e.g.if(s instanceof Account)) or a switch statement
– IllusiveBrian
Apr 24 at 19:36
@IllusiveBrian That's true. Many different ways of doing that. This was mostly a sample/approach, which is always open for refinement in actual implementation.
– Jayant Das
Apr 25 at 17:48
add a comment |
even better is to return a List<SObject> so caller can work with collection idioms
– cropredy
Apr 24 at 17:56
@cropredy Agreed. This was more of a direct answer to the question itself, definitely always scope of improvements/refinement based on actual requirements.
– Jayant Das
Apr 24 at 17:57
You can also useinstanceof(e.g.if(s instanceof Account)) or a switch statement
– IllusiveBrian
Apr 24 at 19:36
@IllusiveBrian That's true. Many different ways of doing that. This was mostly a sample/approach, which is always open for refinement in actual implementation.
– Jayant Das
Apr 25 at 17:48
even better is to return a List<SObject> so caller can work with collection idioms
– cropredy
Apr 24 at 17:56
even better is to return a List<SObject> so caller can work with collection idioms
– cropredy
Apr 24 at 17:56
@cropredy Agreed. This was more of a direct answer to the question itself, definitely always scope of improvements/refinement based on actual requirements.
– Jayant Das
Apr 24 at 17:57
@cropredy Agreed. This was more of a direct answer to the question itself, definitely always scope of improvements/refinement based on actual requirements.
– Jayant Das
Apr 24 at 17:57
You can also use
instanceof (e.g. if(s instanceof Account)) or a switch statement– IllusiveBrian
Apr 24 at 19:36
You can also use
instanceof (e.g. if(s instanceof Account)) or a switch statement– IllusiveBrian
Apr 24 at 19:36
@IllusiveBrian That's true. Many different ways of doing that. This was mostly a sample/approach, which is always open for refinement in actual implementation.
– Jayant Das
Apr 25 at 17:48
@IllusiveBrian That's true. Many different ways of doing that. This was mostly a sample/approach, which is always open for refinement in actual implementation.
– Jayant Das
Apr 25 at 17:48
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