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How Bulk API Works
Install cURL
Find Field Names
Valid Date Format in Records
Limits
Map Data Fields
Bulk API End-of-Life Policy
Prepare Data Files
The Bulk API processes records in comma-separated values (CSV) files, XML files, or JSON
files.
For best performance, Salesforce recommends the following order of preference for data files: CSV, JSON, XML.
Note
For information about loading records containing binary attachments, see Load Binary Attachments.
For information about loading data from third-party sources, see Map Data Fields.
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Find Field Names
After you set up your client, you can build client applications that use the Bulk API. Use the following sample to create a client application. Each section steps through part of the code. The complete sample is included at the end. -
Valid Date Format in Records
Specify the right format for dateTime and date fields. -
Prepare CSV Files
The first row in a CSV file lists the field names for the object that you're processing. Each subsequent row corresponds to a record in Salesforce. A record consists of a series of fields that are delimited by commas. A CSV file can contain multiple records and constitutes a batch. -
Prepare XML and JSON Files
The Bulk API processes records in XML, JSON, or CSV files. An XML or JSON file can contain multiple records and constitutes a batch. A record in an XML file is defined in an sObjects tag.