The Force.com Bulk API allows the import or export of large quantities of records, split into units of work called batches. Up to 20 million records per 24-hour period can be imported into Force.com. Both REST and SOAP versions of the API are provided.
This section focuses on hands-on examples with the REST flavor of the Bulk API. The examples require a tool named cURL, available free for every platform at http://curl.haxx.se.
This section provides an introduction to Force.com Bulk API in three parts, described here:
1. Overview—Get to know the terminology and workflow of the Bulk API, and prepare to use it by authenticating using OAuth.
2. Importing records—Walk through API usage examples of creating a job to import records and verify its successful completion.
3. Exporting records—In a series of API calls, submit a SOQL query for a bulk export and retrieve the results.
For a comprehensive look at the Bulk API, refer to the Force.com Bulk API Developer’s Guide, found at http://www.salesforce.com/us/developer/docs/api_asynch/index.htm.
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