Declarative Development refers to building applications using Salesforce's point-and-click tools without writing code. It has several characteristics:
Option C: Declarative development does not require Apex test classes.
True.
Declarative tools like Flows, Process Builder, and Validation Rules do not require Apex test classes because they are configured via the UI and not through code.
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Option D: Declarative development can be done using the Setup menu.
True.
Declarative development is performed within the Setup menu in Salesforce, where administrators and developers can create objects, fields, automation, and more using point-and-click tools.
Options Not Applicable:
Option A: Declarative code logic does not require maintenance or review.
False.
Even declarative logic requires maintenance, especially when business requirements change.
Regular review is necessary to ensure that automation processes continue to meet organizational needs.
Option B: Declarative development has higher design limits and query limits.
False.
Declarative processes have limits, and sometimes programmatic solutions can handle larger data volumes or more complex processing.
For example, Apex can handle more records in a loop than a Flow.
Conclusion:
The characteristics of declarative development over programmatic customization are C and D.