Bulk API 2.0 and Bulk API Developer Guide

Introduction to Bulk API 2.0 and Bulk API
Bulk API 2.0
Bulk API
How Bulk API Works
Quick Start: Bulk API
Bulk API Ingest
Plan Bulk Data Loads
General Guidelines for Data Loads
Use Compression for Responses
Install cURL
Walkthrough Sending HTTP Requests with cURL
Prepare Data Files
Load Binary Attachments
Request Basics
Work with Batches
Bulk API Query
Headers
Limits
Bulk API Reference
Sample Client Application Using Java
Map Data Fields
Bulk API End-of-Life Policy
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Plan Bulk Data Loads

Bulk API performance depends on the type of data that you're loading, as well as any workflow rules and triggers associated with the objects in your batches. It's useful to understand the factors that determine optimal loading time.