The world of data is complex, and managing it efficiently is key to success. For Data Cloud Admins and Salesforce Developers, Ingestion APIs are the lifeline for getting data into the Salesforce Data Cloud. But how do you set up these APIs? What features do they offer, and how do you use them efficiently? This guide is here to break it all down for you — step by step.
Whether you're dealing with real-time updates via the Streaming Ingestion API or handling large datasets with the Bulk API, knowing how to implement and test these tools can significantly streamline your data-management tasks. Read on to explore how to make the most of these powerful Salesforce APIs.
The Streaming API is designed for real-time data ingestion. Whether you’re capturing live transactions, updating customer preferences, or pulling in streaming IoT data, the Streaming API ensures that data flows seamlessly into your Salesforce environment.
Key Features of the Streaming API:
The Bulk API is perfect for scenarios where you need to process large volumes of data at once. Whether you're importing historical transaction logs, loading batch data, or migrating records, the Bulk API makes heavy lifting simple.
Key Features of the Bulk API:
Which API Should You Use?
Choose the Streaming API if your use case requires instant validation and processing of new data. Opt for the Bulk API if your focus is on handling larger data workloads in batches.
Here’s how to successfully set up and deploy Salesforce Data Cloud’s APIs using tools like Data Cloud and Postman.
Before you begin, make sure you have:
.yaml
file for your data schema. Here's
a basic example:
openapi: "3.0.0"
components:
schemas:
Transactions:
type: object
properties:
CustomerID:
type: string
example: "12345"
TransactionAmount:
type: number
format: float
example: 100.50
PurchaseDate:
type: string
format: datetime
example: "2023-10-25"
Location:
type: string
example: "New York, USA"
.yaml
file to the
Customer Transactions page in
Salesforce Data Cloud.
{
"data": [
{
"CustomerID": "101",
"TransactionAmount": 101.1,
"PurchaseDate": "2023-10-25",
"Location": "New York, USA"
}
]
}
Using Salesforce Data Cloud APIs provides organizations with robust tools to handle diverse data scenarios, offering:
Getting started with Data Cloud APIs doesn’t just help your organization manage data — it enables efficiency, scalability, and innovation. Whether you're syncing real-time customer interactions with the Streaming API or loading historical data with the Bulk API, Salesforce Data Cloud makes it all seamless.