This document details how sf-data fits into the multi-skill workflow for Salesforce development. ---
Scanned 6/1/2026
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# Multi-Skill Orchestration: sf-data Perspective
This document details how sf-data fits into the multi-skill workflow for Salesforce development.
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## Standard Orchestration Order
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ STANDARD MULTI-SKILL ORCHESTRATION ORDER │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 1. sf-metadata │
│ └── Create object/field definitions (LOCAL files) │
│ │
│ 2. sf-flow │
│ └── Create flow definitions (LOCAL files) │
│ │
│ 3. sf-deploy │
│ └── Deploy all metadata (REMOTE) │
│ │
│ 4. sf-data ◀── YOU ARE HERE (LAST!) │
│ └── Create test data (REMOTE - objects must exist!) │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
---
## ⚠️ Why sf-data Goes LAST
**sf-data operates on REMOTE org data.** Objects/fields must be deployed before sf-data can:
- Insert records
- Query existing data
- Run test factories
- Generate bulk test data
```
ERROR: "SObject type 'Quote__c' is not supported"
CAUSE: Quote__c object was never deployed to the org
FIX: Run sf-deploy BEFORE sf-data
```
---
## Common Errors from Wrong Order
| Error | Cause | Fix |
|-------|-------|-----|
| `SObject type 'X' not supported` | Object not deployed | Deploy via sf-deploy first |
| `INVALID_FIELD: No such column 'Field__c'` | Field not deployed OR FLS | Deploy field + Permission Set |
| `REQUIRED_FIELD_MISSING` | Validation rule requires field | Include all required fields |
| `FIELD_CUSTOM_VALIDATION_EXCEPTION` | Validation rule triggered | Use valid test data values |
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## Test Data After Triggers/Flows
When testing triggers or flows, always create test data AFTER deployment:
```
1. sf-apex → Create trigger handler class
2. sf-flow → Create record-triggered flow
3. sf-deploy → Deploy trigger + flow + objects
4. sf-data ◀── CREATE TEST DATA NOW
└── Triggers and flows will fire!
```
**Why?** Test data insertion triggers flows/triggers. If those aren't deployed, you're not testing realistic behavior.
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## The 251-Record Pattern
Always test with **251 records** to cross the 200-record batch boundary:
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ BATCH BOUNDARY TESTING │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Records 1-200: First batch │
│ Records 201-251: Second batch (crosses boundary!) │
│ │
│ Tests: N+1 queries, bulkification, governor limits │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
**Command:**
```bash
sf apex run --file test-factory.apex --target-org alias
# test-factory.apex creates 251 records
```
---
## Cross-Skill Integration Table
| From Skill | To sf-data | When |
|------------|------------|------|
| sf-apex | → sf-data | "Create 251 Accounts for bulk testing" |
| sf-flow | → sf-data | "Create Opportunities with StageName='Closed Won'" |
| sf-testing | → sf-data | "Generate test records for test class" |
| From sf-data | To Skill | When |
|--------------|----------|------|
| sf-data | → sf-metadata | "Describe Invoice__c" (discover object structure) |
| sf-data | → sf-deploy | "Redeploy field after adding validation rule" |
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## Prerequisites Check
Before using sf-data, verify:
```bash
# Check org connection
sf org display --target-org alias
# Check objects exist
sf sobject describe --sobject MyObject__c --target-org alias --json
# Check field-level security (if field not visible)
sf data query --query "SELECT Id FROM FieldPermissions WHERE SobjectType='MyObject__c'" --use-tooling-api --target-org alias
```
---
## Factory Pattern Integration
Test Data Factory classes work with sf-data:
```
sf-apex: Creates TestDataFactory_Account.cls
↓
sf-deploy: Deploys factory class
↓
sf-data: Calls factory via Anonymous Apex
↓
251 records created → triggers fire → flows run
```
**Anonymous Apex:**
```apex
List<Account> accounts = TestDataFactory_Account.create(251);
System.debug('Created ' + accounts.size() + ' accounts');
```
---
## Cleanup Sequence
After testing, clean up in reverse order:
```
1. sf-data → Delete test records
2. sf-deploy → Deactivate flows (if needed)
3. sf-deploy → Remove test metadata (if needed)
```
**Cleanup command:**
```bash
sf apex run --file cleanup.apex --target-org alias
# cleanup.apex: DELETE [SELECT Id FROM Account WHERE Name LIKE 'Test%']
```
---
## Related Documentation
| Topic | Location |
|-------|----------|
| Test data patterns | `sf-data/references/test-data-patterns.md` |
| Cleanup guide | `sf-data/references/cleanup-rollback-guide.md` |
| Factory templates | `sf-data/assets/factories/` |
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