IntegrationIntermediatesoapbulk-querywsdl
Design SOAP API bulk query and partner WSDL usage
Real World Scenario
Legacy Java app uses partner WSDL query() polling 2M records daily.
Expected Answer
• Migrate to Bulk API 2.0 query jobs for large extracts
• queryMore pagination limits awareness on SOAP query
• Partner vs Enterprise WSDL choice
• Session management and login fault handling
• Parallel SOAP clients respecting concurrent limit
• Deprecation roadmap to REST bulk
Follow-Up Questions & Answers
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Direct answer: Migrate to Bulk API 2.0 query jobs for large extracts Also consider: queryMore pagination limits awareness on SOAP query In practice: Partner vs Enterprise WSDL choice Balance speed of delivery with maintainability.
Architect Perspective
SOAP bulk query is legacy pattern—architect migration path even if not immediate.