ApexAdvancedperson-accountsb2c
Handle Person Accounts in Apex trigger logic
Real World Scenario
Account trigger assuming Business Account fields breaks on Person Account records in unified B2B/B2C org.
Expected Answer
• Schema.SObjectType.Account.isPersonType or RecordType check
• Separate logic paths or dedicated PersonAccount trigger handler
• PersonContactId relationship for contact-field access
• Test with Person Account record type in @TestSetup
• Document which automation applies to which account type
• Avoid assuming Account.Name is company name
• Integration maps person vs business explicitly
Follow-Up Questions & Answers
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Direct answer: Schema.SObjectType.Account.isPersonType or RecordType check Also consider: Separate logic paths or dedicated PersonAccount trigger handler In practice: PersonContactId relationship for contact-field access Optimize for scale and operational observability.
Architect Perspective
Person Accounts bifurcate data model—architect explicit branching early in program.