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What is scalability for Salesforce applications?

Real World Scenario

Marketing campaign creates 500k Leads overnight. You discuss scalability at beginner level.

Expected Answer

• Scalability means system handles growing users, data, and transactions within platform limits • Use async processing, bulk patterns, and indexed selective queries for volume spikes • Archive or partition old data via Big Objects or external storage strategies when needed • Integration throughput must respect API and Bulk limits with batching • Load test critical paths before major campaigns or go-lives

Follow-Up Questions & Answers

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Platform optimization for custom field-heavy objects at scale—advanced topic but shows awareness for LDV interviews.

Architect Perspective

Scalability on Salesforce = design within limits + async + bulk—not buying bigger servers.