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Apex Integration Services

Apex Integration Overview

+100 Points~15 mins
Apex Integration ServicesApex Integration Overview

Topics

  • Callouts and Web Services
  • Authorize the Endpoint
  • Quiz

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Learning Objectives

After completing this unit, you'll be able to:

  • Describe callouts and web services.
  • Explain Named Credentials and remote site settings.

Callouts and Web Services

A callout is Apex calling another system. A web service is Apex that other systems call. Both run over HTTP, with REST or SOAP.

Authorize the Endpoint

Salesforce blocks calls to unknown endpoints. Add a Named Credential (preferred) or a remote site setting so your org trusts the URL.

Quiz
To complete this unit, you need to answer all the quiz questions correctly.
+100 Points

1What is a callout?

2Which is the preferred way to authorize an endpoint?

Second attempt earns 50 points. Three or more earns 25 points.
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