This question runs in a pre-configured Salesforce environment - no personal connection required.
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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