SOQL (Salesforce Object Query Language)

The language used to query data from the Salesforce database.

Complete Definition

SOQL is Salesforce's proprietary query language similar to SQL, used to retrieve records from the Salesforce database. It supports filtering (WHERE), sorting (ORDER BY), grouping (GROUP BY), and relationship queries. SOQL is used in Apex code, API calls, and developer tools to access and manipulate data programmatically.

Key Points

1Similar syntax to SQL
2Queries Salesforce records
3Supports relationship queries
4Used in Apex and APIs

Related Terms

Apex

Salesforce's proprietary programming language used for custom business logic and automation.

API (Application Programming Interface)

A set of protocols and tools that allows different software applications to communicate and exchange data.

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