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Create a method that deletes all Account records of a specific Type using DML operations.

Parameters:

  • accountType (String): The Type of accounts to delete

Returns:

  • Integer: The number of accounts deleted, or 0 if none found

Requirements:

  • Use DML delete operation
  • Handle null or empty accountType by returning 0
  • Query accounts by Type before deleting
  • Handle DML exceptions gracefully

Example:

Integer deletedCount = deleteAccountByType('Prospect');
// Returns: 5 (number of deleted accounts)
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