Bulk API Developer Guide

Introduction to Bulk API
Quick Start
Set Up a Salesforce Developer Edition Organization
Install cURL
Send HTTP Requests with cURL
Plan Bulk Data Loads
Prepare Data Files
Load Binary Attachments
Request Basics
Work with Jobs
Work with Batches
Bulk Query
Reference
Sample Client Application Using Java
Map Data Fields
Glossary
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Install cURL

The Bulk API uses HTTP GET and HTTP POST methods to send and receive CSV, XML, and JSON content, so it’s simple to build client applications using the tool or the language of your choice. This quick start uses a command-line tool called cURL to simplify sending and receiving HTTP requests and responses.

cURL is pre-installed on many Linux and Mac systems. Windows users can download a version at curl.haxx.se/. When using HTTPS on Windows, ensure that your system meets the cURL requirements for SSL.

cURL is an open source tool and is not supported by Salesforce.

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