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Most admins react to requests. I prefer to design systems with a long-term metadata strategy in mind.
That means:
Naming conventions for all fields, flows, and objects (FieldPurpose__c, not Custom1__c)
Avoiding unnecessary custom objects when record types or junction objects will do
Grouping flows by lifecycle (create/update, scheduled, utility) and using consistent labels
I also document why things exist—because future developers (including future me) need context, not just structure.
Clean metadata isn't just about tidiness—it’s about scalability, handoff, and trust in the platform.
