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Design trigger framework with recursion and order-of-execution control
Real World Scenario
Account trigger updates related Opportunities causing Opportunity trigger to update Account again, hitting recursion limits and inconsistent rollups.
Expected Answer
• Central trigger handler with context objects passing trigger operation type
• Static Boolean or Integer recursion guards scoped per transaction phase
• Bypass flags for data migration integration users via hierarchy custom setting
• Define execution order: validation → before → after → async enrichment
• Consolidate redundant triggers on same object into single entry point
• Document cross-object chains so teams understand cascade effects
• Prefer declarative rollups or Flow where possible to reduce trigger coupling
Follow-Up Questions & Answers
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Main difference: use case and scale. Central trigger handler with context objects passing trigger operation type. Static Boolean or Integer recursion guards scoped per transaction phase. Pick based on your integration pattern and team capability. Trigger spaghetti is enterprise debt—framework investment pays off at first cross-object integration project. Optimize for scale and operational observability.
Architect Perspective
Trigger spaghetti is enterprise debt—framework investment pays off at first cross-object integration project.