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glide.identification_engine.batch_update_last_discovered.use_execute_lazy

The glide.identification_engine.batch_update_last_discovered.use_execute_lazy property determines whether batch updates for first and last discovered records are processed lazily or synchronously. When set to true, it enhances performance by deferring writes, which is crucial for managing large data updates efficiently.

Default
true
Type
boolean
Application
Global

Key questions about this property

The answers below summarize the purpose, scope, default effect, and review scenarios for this property.

What does it do? This property configures the execution method for batch updates in the Identification and Reconciliation Engine, allowing for either deferred or immediate database writes.
What area does it affect? Identification and Reconciliation Engine
What does the default mean? The default value is "true", which means this behavior is enabled by default.
When should you review it? Review this property when optimizing performance for batch updates or addressing potential race conditions.

Out of the box property record

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Property name glide.identification_engine.batch_update_last_discovered.use_execute_lazy
Sys ID 9388ae31efb00310fab94132ed97d718
Type boolean
Application Global
Default value true
Description DEF0804454: When true (default), batch first/last discovered updates in IRE run via DBUpdate.executeLazy() to defer the write for better performance. When false, they run synchronously via DBUpdate.execute() for inline commit to avoid races with Deletion Strategy.
Updated 2026-05-12 18:48:01

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