Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II (Plat-Dev-301) Exam - Topic 1 Question 111 Discussion

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A developer is building a complex commission calculation engine in Apex that is called from an Opportunity trigger. During QA it was reported that the calculations are incorrect.

The developer has representative test data and passing test methods in their developer sandbox.

Which three tools or techniques could the developer use to execute the code and pause it at key lines to visually inspect values of various Apex variables?

Choose 3 answers

AApex Interactive Debugger

BWorkbench

CDeveloper Console

DBreakpoints

EApex Replay Debugger

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Suggested Answer: A, C, E

To debug and troubleshoot the commission calculation engine, a developer can use several tools provided by Salesforce to inspect and pause the execution of Apex code.

Apex Interactive Debugger: It allows real-time debugging of Apex code execution. With this tool, a developer can set breakpoints, step through code, inspect variables, and evaluate expressions.

Developer Console: Although the Developer Console does not allow interactive debugging, it does provide the ability to view logs that capture the execution of code. Debug logs can be inspected to understand the flow of execution and values of variables at different points in time.

Apex Replay Debugger: This tool is part of Salesforce Extensions for Visual Studio Code. It allows a developer to replay a debug log as if they are stepping through the code line by line, which can be very useful to inspect the state of variables at specific points in the execution.

Apex Interactive Debugger

Developer Console Debugging

Apex Replay Debugger

by Dexter at Mar 05, 2025, 09:04 AM

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Fatima

2 months ago

Apex Replay Debugger sounds cool, but does it really help with complex logic?

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Lavera

2 months ago

I think Workbench is a bit overrated for this.

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Rosina

2 months ago

Definitely use the Apex Interactive Debugger!

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Johnson

3 months ago

Developer Console is super handy for quick checks.

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Fausto

3 months ago

Wait, can you really use Breakpoints in triggers?

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Lashaunda

3 months ago

I feel like the Apex Replay Debugger is the best choice for this scenario since it allows you to step through the code, but I need to double-check if it works with triggers.

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Patti

3 months ago

Breakpoints sound familiar, but I can't recall exactly how to set them up in Apex. I hope I can remember that during the exam.

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Beula

4 months ago

I remember practicing with the Developer Console for debugging, and it seems like a solid option to inspect variables.

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Jaleesa

4 months ago

I think the Apex Interactive Debugger could be really useful here, but I'm not entirely sure if it's available in all environments.

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Timmy

4 months ago

I'm a bit unsure about the best approach here. I'll probably start with the Developer Console and see if I can get some visibility into the code execution. Hopefully that gives me a clue on where to focus next.

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Melissa

4 months ago

I feel pretty confident about this one. The Apex Interactive Debugger and breakpoints are going to be my top picks to debug this commission calculation engine.

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Merri

4 months ago

The Workbench could be really useful here. I can execute the code directly and see the results, which might help me pinpoint where the issue is.

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Marguerita

5 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I think I'll try the Apex Replay Debugger - that might give me some more insight into what's happening behind the scenes.

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Patti

5 months ago

The Apex Interactive Debugger and Developer Console are definitely going to be my go-to tools here. I can use breakpoints to pause the code and inspect variable values.

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Dortha

11 months ago

A, C, and E are the way to go. The Apex Interactive Debugger is like a personal assistant for your Apex code, and the Apex Replay Debugger is like a rewind button for your QA process. The Developer Console is the command center for any Salesforce developer.

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Andree

11 months ago

I would also suggest using Developer Console to debug the code.

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Izetta

11 months ago

I'd opt for A, C, and E. The Developer Console is the swiss army knife of Salesforce development, and the Apex Replay Debugger is like a time machine for your Apex code. Can't go wrong with those choices.

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Elouise

10 months ago

I've heard great things about the Apex Replay Debugger, it sounds like a powerful tool.

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Alberta

10 months ago

I think using Breakpoints could also be helpful to pause the code at key lines.

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Gerald

11 months ago

I agree, the Developer Console is really handy for debugging.

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Wilford

11 months ago

I agree with Alpha, Apex Interactive Debugger can help identify the issue.

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Tammy

12 months ago

Definitely A, D, and E. Breakpoints are essential for pausing the code at key points, and the Apex Replay Debugger is like having a crystal ball for your Apex code.

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Dalene

12 months ago

I'd say A, C, and E are the way to go. The Apex Interactive Debugger and Apex Replay Debugger are perfect for stepping through the code and inspecting variables. And the Developer Console is a must-have for any Salesforce developer.

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