This question runs in a pre-configured Salesforce environment - no personal connection required.
Create a method that inserts a new Account record using DML operations.
Parameters:
accountName(String): The name of the account to createaccountIndustry(String): The industry of the account
Returns:
Id: The ID of the created account, or null if creation fails
Requirements:
- Use DML insert operation
- Handle null inputs by returning null
- Return the ID of the successfully created account
- Handle DML exceptions gracefully
Example:
Id accountId = insertAccountWithDml('Acme Corp', 'Technology');
// Returns: 001XX000004DHPYAA4 (example ID)
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