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+---
+name: apex-class
+description: Generate production-ready Apex classes for Salesforce following enterprise best practices. Covers service classes, selectors, domain classes, batch/queueable/schedulable, DTOs, utilities, interfaces, abstract classes, and custom exceptions. Not for triggers or unit tests.
+---
+
+# Apex Class
+
+Generate well-structured, production-ready Apex classes for Salesforce development.
+
+## Scope
+
+**Generates:**
+- Service classes (business logic layer)
+- Selector / query classes (SOQL encapsulation)
+- Domain classes (SObject-specific logic)
+- Batch Apex classes (`Database.Batchable`)
+- Queueable Apex classes (`Queueable`, optionally `Finalizer`)
+- Schedulable Apex classes (`Schedulable`)
+- DTO / wrapper / request-response classes
+- Utility / helper classes
+- Custom exception classes
+- Interfaces and abstract classes
+
+**Does NOT generate:**
+- Triggers (use a trigger framework skill)
+- Unit tests (use a test writer skill)
+- Aura controllers
+- LWC JavaScript controllers
+
+---
+
+## Gathering Requirements
+
+Before generating code, gather these inputs from the user (ask if not provided):
+
+1. **Class type** — Service, Selector, Batch, Queueable, Schedulable, Domain, DTO, Utility, Interface, Abstract, Exception
+2. **Class name** — or enough context to derive a meaningful name
+3. **SObject(s) involved** — if applicable
+4. **Business requirements** — plain-language description of what the class should do
+5. **Optional preferences:**
+   - Sharing model (`with sharing`, `without sharing`, `inherited sharing`)
+   - Access modifier (`public` or `global`)
+   - API version (default: `62.0`)
+   - Whether to include ApexDoc comments (default: yes)
+
+If the user provides a clear, complete request, generate immediately without unnecessary back-and-forth.
+
+---
+
+## Code Standards — ALWAYS Follow These
+
+### Separation of Concerns
+- **Service classes** contain business logic. They call Selectors for data and may call Domain classes for SObject-specific behavior.
+- **Selector classes** encapsulate all SOQL queries. Services never contain inline SOQL.
+- **Domain classes** encapsulate SObject-specific logic (field defaults, validation, transformation).
+- Keep classes focused on a single responsibility.
+
+### Bulkification
+- All methods must operate on collections (`List`, `Set`, `Map`) by default.
+- Never accept a single SObject when a `List<SObject>` is appropriate.
+- Provide convenience overloads for single-record callers only when it makes the API cleaner, and have them delegate to the bulk method.
+
+### Governor Limit Safety
+- **No SOQL or DML inside loops.** Ever.
+- Collect IDs/records first, query/DML once outside the loop.
+- Use `Limits` class checks in batch/bulk operations where appropriate.
+- Prefer `Database.insert(records, false)` with error handling in batch contexts.
+
+### Sharing Model
+- Default to `with sharing` unless the user specifies otherwise.
+- If `without sharing` or `inherited sharing` is used, add an ApexDoc `@description` comment explaining WHY.
+
+### Naming Conventions
+
+| Class Type   | Pattern                        | Example                        |
+|-------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------|
+| Service      | `{SObject}Service`            | `AccountService`              |
+| Selector     | `{SObject}Selector`           | `AccountSelector`             |
+| Domain       | `{SObject}Domain`             | `OpportunityDomain`           |
+| Batch        | `{Descriptive}Batch`          | `AccountDeduplicationBatch`   |
+| Queueable    | `{Descriptive}Queueable`      | `ExternalSyncQueueable`       |
+| Schedulable  | `{Descriptive}Schedulable`    | `DailyCleanupSchedulable`     |
+| DTO          | `{Descriptive}DTO`            | `AccountMergeRequestDTO`      |
+| Wrapper      | `{Descriptive}Wrapper`        | `OpportunityLineWrapper`      |
+| Utility      | `{Descriptive}Util`           | `StringUtil`, `DateUtil`      |
+| Interface    | `I{Descriptive}`              | `INotificationService`        |
+| Abstract     | `Abstract{Descriptive}`       | `AbstractIntegrationService`  |
+| Exception    | `{Descriptive}Exception`      | `AccountServiceException`     |
+
+### ApexDoc Comments
+Include ApexDoc on every `public` and `global` method and on the class itself:
+
+```apex
+/**
+ * @description Brief description of what the class does
+ * @author Generated by Apex Class Writer Skill
+ */
+```
+
+```apex
+/**
+ * @description Brief description of what the method does
+ * @param paramName Description of the parameter
+ * @return Description of the return value
+ * @example
+ * List<Account> results = AccountService.deduplicateAccounts(accountIds);
+ */
+```
+
+### Null Safety
+- Use guard clauses at the top of methods for null/empty inputs.
+- Use safe navigation (`?.`) where appropriate.
+- Return empty collections rather than `null`.
+
+### Constants
+- No magic strings or numbers in logic.
+- Use `private static final` constants or a dedicated constants class.
+- Use `Label.` custom labels for user-facing strings when appropriate.
+
+### Custom Exceptions
+- Each service class should define or reference a corresponding custom exception.
+- Inner exception classes are preferred for simple cases: `public class AccountServiceException extends Exception {}`
+- Include meaningful error messages with context.
+
+### Error Handling
+- Catch specific exceptions, not generic `Exception` unless re-throwing.
+- Log errors meaningfully (assume a logging utility exists or stub one).
+- In batch contexts, use `Database.SaveResult` / `Database.UpsertResult` with partial success.
+
+---
+
+## Output Format
+
+For every class, produce TWO files:
+
+1. **`{ClassName}.cls`** — The Apex class source code
+2. **`{ClassName}.cls-meta.xml`** — The metadata file
+
+### Meta XML Template
+
+```xml
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
+<ApexClass xmlns="http://soap.sforce.com/2006/04/metadata">
+    <apiVersion>{API_VERSION}</apiVersion>
+    <status>Active</status>
+</ApexClass>
+```
+
+Default `apiVersion` is `62.0` unless the user specifies otherwise.
+
+---
+
+## Class Type–Specific Instructions
+
+### Service Classes
+- Read and follow: `templates/service.cls`
+- Stateless — no instance variables holding mutable state
+- All public methods should be `static` unless there's a compelling reason for instance methods
+- Delegate queries to a Selector class
+- Wrap business logic errors in a custom exception
+
+### Selector Classes
+- Read and follow: `templates/selector.cls`
+- One Selector per SObject (or per logical query domain)
+- Return `List<SObject>` or `Map<Id, SObject>`
+- Accept filter criteria as method parameters, not hardcoded
+- Include a private method that returns the base field list to keep DRY
+
+### Domain Classes
+- Read and follow: `templates/domain.cls`
+- Encapsulate field-level defaults, derivations, and validations
+- Operate on `List<SObject>` — designed to be called from triggers or services
+- No SOQL or DML — only in-memory SObject manipulation
+
+### Batch Classes
+- Read and follow: `templates/batch.cls`
+- Implement `Database.Batchable<SObject>` and optionally `Database.Stateful`
+- Use `Database.QueryLocator` in `start()` for large datasets
+- Handle partial failures in `execute()` using `Database.SaveResult`
+- Implement meaningful `finish()` — at minimum, log completion
+
+### Queueable Classes
+- Read and follow: `templates/queueable.cls`
+- Implement `Queueable` and optionally `Database.AllowsCallouts`
+- Accept data through the constructor — queueables are stateful
+- For chaining, include guard logic to prevent infinite chains
+- Optionally implement `Finalizer` for error recovery
+
+### Schedulable Classes
+- Read and follow: `templates/schedulable.cls`
+- Implement `Schedulable`
+- Keep `execute()` lightweight — delegate to a Batch or Queueable
+- Include a static method that returns a CRON expression for convenience
+- Document the expected schedule in ApexDoc
+
+### DTO / Wrapper Classes
+- Read and follow: `templates/dto.cls`
+- Use `public` properties — no getters/setters unless validation is needed
+- Include a no-arg constructor and optionally a parameterized constructor
+- Implement `Comparable` if sorting is needed
+- Keep them serialization-friendly (no transient state unless intentional)
+
+### Utility Classes
+- Read and follow: `templates/utility.cls`
+- All methods `public static`
+- Class should be `public with sharing` with a `private` constructor to prevent instantiation
+- Group related utilities (e.g., `StringUtil`, `DateUtil`, `CollectionUtil`)
+- Every method must be side-effect-free (no DML, no SOQL)
+
+### Interfaces
+- Read and follow: `templates/interface.cls`
+- Define the contract clearly with ApexDoc on every method signature
+- Use meaningful names that describe the capability: `INotificationService`, `IRetryable`
+
+### Abstract Classes
+- Read and follow: `templates/abstract.cls`
+- Provide default implementations for common behavior
+- Mark extension points as `protected virtual` or `protected abstract`
+- Include a concrete example in the ApexDoc showing how to extend
+
+### Custom Exceptions
+- Read and follow: `templates/exception.cls`
+- Extend `Exception`
+- Keep them simple — Apex exceptions don't support custom constructors well
+- Name them descriptively: `AccountServiceException`, `IntegrationTimeoutException`
+
+---
+
+## Generation Workflow
+
+1. Determine the class type from the user's request
+2. Read the corresponding template from `templates/`
+3. Read relevant examples from `examples/` if the class type has one
+4. Apply the user's requirements to the template pattern
+5. Generate the `.cls` file with full ApexDoc
+6. Generate the `.cls-meta.xml` file
+7. Present both files to the user
+8. Include a brief note on design decisions if any non-obvious choices were made
+
+---
+
+## Anti-Patterns to Avoid
+
+- ❌ SOQL or DML inside loops
+- ❌ Hardcoded IDs or record type names (use `Schema.SObjectType` or Custom Metadata)
+- ❌ God classes that mix query + logic + DML
+- ❌ `public` fields on service classes
+- ❌ Returning `null` from methods that should return collections
+- ❌ Generic `catch (Exception e)` without re-throwing or meaningful handling
+- ❌ Business logic in Batch `start()` methods
+- ❌ Tight coupling between classes — use interfaces for extensibility
+- ❌ Magic strings or numbers
+- ❌ Methods longer than ~40 lines — break them into private helpers
diff --git a/skills/apex-development/apex-class/examples/AccountDeduplicationBatch.cls b/skills/apex-development/apex-class/examples/AccountDeduplicationBatch.cls
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+/**
+ * @description Batch Apex class for identifying and flagging duplicate Account records.
+ *              Compares Accounts by Name and BillingPostalCode to find potential duplicates.
+ *              Flags duplicates by setting the Is_Potential_Duplicate__c checkbox.
+ *              Implements Database.Stateful to track results across batch chunks.
+ * @author Generated by Apex Class Writer Skill
+ *
+ * @example
+ * // Run with default batch size (200)
+ * Id jobId = AccountDeduplicationBatch.run();
+ *
+ * // Run with smaller batch size for complex processing
+ * Database.executeBatch(new AccountDeduplicationBatch(), 50);
+ */
+public with sharing class AccountDeduplicationBatch implements Database.Batchable<SObject>, Database.Stateful {
+
+    // ─── Constants ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+    private static final Integer DEFAULT_BATCH_SIZE = 200;
+
+    // ─── Stateful Tracking ───────────────────────────────────────────────
+    private Integer totalScanned = 0;
+    private Integer duplicatesFound = 0;
+    private Integer totalErrors = 0;
+    private List<String> errorMessages = new List<String>();
+
+    // ─── Batchable Interface ─────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Queries all active Accounts that haven't already been flagged
+     * @param bc The batch context
+     * @return QueryLocator scoped to unflagged active Accounts
+     */
+    public Database.QueryLocator start(Database.BatchableContext bc) {
+        return Database.getQueryLocator([
+            SELECT Id, Name, BillingPostalCode, Is_Potential_Duplicate__c
+            FROM Account
+            WHERE IsDeleted = FALSE
+            AND Is_Potential_Duplicate__c = FALSE
+            ORDER BY Name ASC
+        ]);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Processes each batch by building a duplicate key and checking for matches.
+     *              Uses a composite key of normalized Name + BillingPostalCode.
+     * @param bc The batch context
+     * @param scope List of Account records in the current batch
+     */
+    public void execute(Database.BatchableContext bc, List<Account> scope) {
+        totalScanned += scope.size();
+
+        // Build duplicate keys for this batch
+        Map<String, List<Account>> dupeKeyMap = new Map<String, List<Account>>();
+        for (Account acct : scope) {
+            String key = buildDuplicateKey(acct);
+            if (String.isNotBlank(key)) {
+                if (!dupeKeyMap.containsKey(key)) {
+                    dupeKeyMap.put(key, new List<Account>());
+                }
+                dupeKeyMap.get(key).add(acct);
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Flag records that share a key with another record
+        List<Account> toUpdate = new List<Account>();
+        for (String key : dupeKeyMap.keySet()) {
+            List<Account> group = dupeKeyMap.get(key);
+            if (group.size() > 1) {
+                for (Account acct : group) {
+                    toUpdate.add(new Account(
+                        Id = acct.Id,
+                        Is_Potential_Duplicate__c = true
+                    ));
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        if (!toUpdate.isEmpty()) {
+            List<Database.SaveResult> results = Database.update(toUpdate, false);
+            processResults(results);
+        }
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Logs a summary of the deduplication batch run
+     * @param bc The batch context
+     */
+    public void finish(Database.BatchableContext bc) {
+        String summary = String.format(
+            'AccountDeduplicationBatch completed. Scanned: {0}, Duplicates flagged: {1}, Errors: {2}',
+            new List<Object>{ totalScanned, duplicatesFound, totalErrors }
+        );
+
+        System.debug(LoggingLevel.INFO, summary);
+
+        if (!errorMessages.isEmpty()) {
+            System.debug(LoggingLevel.ERROR, 'Error details:\n' + String.join(errorMessages, '\n'));
+        }
+    }
+
+    // ─── Private Helpers ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Builds a normalized composite key for duplicate detection
+     * @param acct The Account record
+     * @return Normalized key string, or null if insufficient data
+     */
+    private String buildDuplicateKey(Account acct) {
+        if (String.isBlank(acct.Name)) {
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        String normalizedName = acct.Name.trim().toUpperCase().replaceAll('\\s+', ' ');
+        String postalCode = (acct.BillingPostalCode ?? '').trim().toUpperCase();
+
+        return normalizedName + '|' + postalCode;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Processes DML results, tracking successes and failures
+     * @param results List of Database.SaveResult from update operation
+     */
+    private void processResults(List<Database.SaveResult> results) {
+        for (Database.SaveResult sr : results) {
+            if (sr.isSuccess()) {
+                duplicatesFound++;
+            } else {
+                totalErrors++;
+                for (Database.Error err : sr.getErrors()) {
+                    errorMessages.add(
+                        'Record ' + sr.getId() + ': ' +
+                        err.getStatusCode() + ' - ' + err.getMessage()
+                    );
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    // ─── Static Helpers ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Convenience method to execute with default batch size
+     * @return The batch job Id
+     */
+    public static Id run() {
+        return Database.executeBatch(new AccountDeduplicationBatch(), DEFAULT_BATCH_SIZE);
+    }
+}
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+/**
+ * @description Selector class for Account queries.
+ *              Encapsulates all SOQL for Account records.
+ *              All methods return bulkified results (Lists or Maps).
+ * @author Generated by Apex Class Writer Skill
+ */
+public with sharing class AccountSelector {
+
+    // ─── Field Lists ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Returns the default set of fields to query for Account.
+     *              Centralizes field references to keep queries DRY.
+     * @return Comma-separated field list as a String
+     */
+    private static String getDefaultFields() {
+        return String.join(
+            new List<String>{
+                'Id',
+                'Name',
+                'AccountNumber',
+                'Type',
+                'Industry',
+                'AnnualRevenue',
+                'NumberOfEmployees',
+                'Phone',
+                'Website',
+                'OwnerId',
+                'CreatedDate',
+                'LastModifiedDate'
+            },
+            ', '
+        );
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Returns fields needed for billing/territory operations
+     * @return Comma-separated field list as a String
+     */
+    private static String getBillingFields() {
+        return String.join(
+            new List<String>{
+                'Id',
+                'Name',
+                'BillingStreet',
+                'BillingCity',
+                'BillingState',
+                'BillingPostalCode',
+                'BillingCountry',
+                'Territory__c'
+            },
+            ', '
+        );
+    }
+
+    // ─── Query Methods ───────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Selects Account records by their Ids
+     * @param recordIds Set of Account Ids to query
+     * @return List of Account records matching the provided Ids
+     * @example
+     * Set<Id> ids = new Set<Id>{ '001xx000003DGbY' };
+     * List<Account> results = AccountSelector.selectByIds(ids);
+     */
+    public static List<Account> selectByIds(Set<Id> recordIds) {
+        if (recordIds == null || recordIds.isEmpty()) {
+            return new List<Account>();
+        }
+
+        return Database.query(
+            'SELECT ' + getDefaultFields() +
+            ' FROM Account' +
+            ' WHERE Id IN :recordIds'
+        );
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Selects Account records as a Map keyed by Id
+     * @param recordIds Set of Account Ids to query
+     * @return Map of Id to Account
+     */
+    public static Map<Id, Account> selectMapByIds(Set<Id> recordIds) {
+        return new Map<Id, Account>(selectByIds(recordIds));
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Selects Accounts with billing address fields for territory assignment
+     * @param recordIds Set of Account Ids to query
+     * @return List of Account records with billing address fields populated
+     */
+    public static List<Account> selectWithBillingAddress(Set<Id> recordIds) {
+        if (recordIds == null || recordIds.isEmpty()) {
+            return new List<Account>();
+        }
+
+        return Database.query(
+            'SELECT ' + getBillingFields() +
+            ' FROM Account' +
+            ' WHERE Id IN :recordIds'
+        );
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Selects Accounts by Account Type
+     * @param accountTypes Set of Account Type values to filter by
+     * @return List of matching Account records
+     * @example
+     * List<Account> prospects = AccountSelector.selectByType(
+     *     new Set<String>{ 'Prospect', 'Customer - Direct' }
+     * );
+     */
+    public static List<Account> selectByType(Set<String> accountTypes) {
+        if (accountTypes == null || accountTypes.isEmpty()) {
+            return new List<Account>();
+        }
+
+        return Database.query(
+            'SELECT ' + getDefaultFields() +
+            ' FROM Account' +
+            ' WHERE Type IN :accountTypes' +
+            ' ORDER BY Name ASC'
+        );
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Selects Accounts by Industry with a minimum annual revenue
+     * @param industries Set of Industry values to filter by
+     * @param minRevenue Minimum AnnualRevenue threshold
+     * @return List of matching Account records ordered by revenue descending
+     * @example
+     * List<Account> techAccounts = AccountSelector.selectByIndustryAndRevenue(
+     *     new Set<String>{ 'Technology' },
+     *     1000000
+     * );
+     */
+    public static List<Account> selectByIndustryAndRevenue(Set<String> industries, Decimal minRevenue) {
+        if (industries == null || industries.isEmpty()) {
+            return new List<Account>();
+        }
+
+        Decimal revenueThreshold = minRevenue ?? 0;
+
+        return Database.query(
+            'SELECT ' + getDefaultFields() +
+            ' FROM Account' +
+            ' WHERE Industry IN :industries' +
+            ' AND AnnualRevenue >= :revenueThreshold' +
+            ' ORDER BY AnnualRevenue DESC'
+        );
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Selects Accounts with their related Contacts (subquery)
+     * @param recordIds Set of Account Ids to query
+     * @return List of Account records with nested Contacts
+     */
+    public static List<Account> selectWithContacts(Set<Id> recordIds) {
+        if (recordIds == null || recordIds.isEmpty()) {
+            return new List<Account>();
+        }
+
+        return [
+            SELECT Id, Name, Type, Industry,
+                   (SELECT Id, FirstName, LastName, Email, Title
+                    FROM Contacts
+                    ORDER BY LastName ASC)
+            FROM Account
+            WHERE Id IN :recordIds
+        ];
+    }
+
+    // ─── Aggregate Queries ───────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Returns a count of Accounts grouped by Industry
+     * @return List of AggregateResult with Industry and record count
+     * @example
+     * List<AggregateResult> results = AccountSelector.countByIndustry();
+     * for (AggregateResult ar : results) {
+     *     System.debug(ar.get('Industry') + ': ' + ar.get('cnt'));
+     * }
+     */
+    public static List<AggregateResult> countByIndustry() {
+        return [
+            SELECT Industry, COUNT(Id) cnt
+            FROM Account
+            WHERE Industry != NULL
+            GROUP BY Industry
+            ORDER BY COUNT(Id) DESC
+        ];
+    }
+}
diff --git a/skills/apex-development/apex-class/examples/AccountService.cls b/skills/apex-development/apex-class/examples/AccountService.cls
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+/**
+ * @description Service class for Account business logic.
+ *              Provides account deduplication, enrichment, and territory assignment.
+ *              Delegates queries to AccountSelector and SObject manipulation to AccountDomain.
+ * @author Generated by Apex Class Writer Skill
+ */
+public with sharing class AccountService {
+
+    // ─── Constants ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+    private static final String ERROR_NULL_INPUT = 'Input cannot be null or empty.';
+    private static final String ERROR_MERGE_FAILED = 'Account merge failed for master Id: ';
+    private static final Integer MAX_MERGE_BATCH = 3;
+
+    // ─── Public API ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Merges duplicate Account records into a master record.
+     *              The master record retains its field values; child records are reparented.
+     * @param masterIds Map of master Account Id to Set of duplicate Account Ids to merge
+     * @return List of master Account Ids that were successfully merged
+     * @throws AccountServiceException if merge processing fails
+     * @example
+     * Map<Id, Set<Id>> mergeMap = new Map<Id, Set<Id>>{
+     *     masterAcctId => new Set<Id>{ dupeId1, dupeId2 }
+     * };
+     * List<Id> mergedIds = AccountService.mergeAccounts(mergeMap);
+     */
+    public static List<Id> mergeAccounts(Map<Id, Set<Id>> mergeMap) {
+        if (mergeMap == null || mergeMap.isEmpty()) {
+            throw new AccountServiceException(ERROR_NULL_INPUT);
+        }
+
+        // Collect all Ids for a single query
+        Set<Id> allIds = new Set<Id>();
+        allIds.addAll(mergeMap.keySet());
+        for (Set<Id> dupeIds : mergeMap.values()) {
+            allIds.addAll(dupeIds);
+        }
+
+        // Query all records at once via Selector
+        Map<Id, Account> accountMap = AccountSelector.selectMapByIds(allIds);
+
+        List<Id> successfulMerges = new List<Id>();
+        List<String> errors = new List<String>();
+
+        for (Id masterId : mergeMap.keySet()) {
+            Account master = accountMap.get(masterId);
+            if (master == null) {
+                errors.add('Master account not found: ' + masterId);
+                continue;
+            }
+
+            List<Account> duplicates = new List<Account>();
+            for (Id dupeId : mergeMap.get(masterId)) {
+                Account dupe = accountMap.get(dupeId);
+                if (dupe != null) {
+                    duplicates.add(dupe);
+                }
+            }
+
+            try {
+                // Apex merge supports up to 3 records at a time
+                for (List<Account> chunk : chunkAccounts(duplicates, MAX_MERGE_BATCH)) {
+                    Database.merge(master, chunk);
+                }
+                successfulMerges.add(masterId);
+            } catch (DmlException e) {
+                errors.add(ERROR_MERGE_FAILED + masterId + ' - ' + e.getMessage());
+            }
+        }
+
+        if (!errors.isEmpty()) {
+            System.debug(LoggingLevel.WARN, 'Merge errors: ' + String.join(errors, '\n'));
+        }
+
+        return successfulMerges;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Assigns accounts to territories based on Billing State/Country.
+     *              Uses Custom Metadata Type (Territory_Mapping__mdt) for mappings.
+     * @param accountIds Set of Account Ids to assign territories for
+     * @return Number of accounts successfully updated
+     * @throws AccountServiceException if territory assignment fails
+     */
+    public static Integer assignTerritories(Set<Id> accountIds) {
+        if (accountIds == null || accountIds.isEmpty()) {
+            throw new AccountServiceException(ERROR_NULL_INPUT);
+        }
+
+        List<Account> accounts = AccountSelector.selectWithBillingAddress(accountIds);
+        Map<String, String> territoryMap = loadTerritoryMappings();
+
+        List<Account> toUpdate = new List<Account>();
+        for (Account acct : accounts) {
+            String key = buildTerritoryKey(acct.BillingState, acct.BillingCountry);
+            String territory = territoryMap.get(key);
+
+            if (territory != null && territory != acct.Territory__c) {
+                toUpdate.add(new Account(
+                    Id = acct.Id,
+                    Territory__c = territory
+                ));
+            }
+        }
+
+        if (!toUpdate.isEmpty()) {
+            List<Database.SaveResult> results = Database.update(toUpdate, false);
+            return countSuccesses(results);
+        }
+
+        return 0;
+    }
+
+    // ─── Convenience Overloads ───────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Single-account territory assignment convenience method
+     * @param accountId The Account Id to assign a territory for
+     * @return 1 if updated, 0 if no change needed
+     */
+    public static Integer assignTerritory(Id accountId) {
+        return assignTerritories(new Set<Id>{ accountId });
+    }
+
+    // ─── Private Helpers ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Loads territory mappings from Custom Metadata
+     * @return Map of territory key (State:Country) to territory name
+     */
+    private static Map<String, String> loadTerritoryMappings() {
+        Map<String, String> mappings = new Map<String, String>();
+        for (Territory_Mapping__mdt mapping : Territory_Mapping__mdt.getAll().values()) {
+            String key = buildTerritoryKey(mapping.State__c, mapping.Country__c);
+            mappings.put(key, mapping.Territory_Name__c);
+        }
+        return mappings;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Builds a consistent territory lookup key
+     * @param state The billing state
+     * @param country The billing country
+     * @return A normalized key string
+     */
+    private static String buildTerritoryKey(String state, String country) {
+        return (state ?? '').toUpperCase() + ':' + (country ?? '').toUpperCase();
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Chunks a list of Accounts into sublists of the given size
+     * @param accounts The accounts to chunk
+     * @param chunkSize Maximum chunk size
+     * @return List of account sublists
+     */
+    private static List<List<Account>> chunkAccounts(List<Account> accounts, Integer chunkSize) {
+        List<List<Account>> chunks = new List<List<Account>>();
+        List<Account> current = new List<Account>();
+
+        for (Account acct : accounts) {
+            current.add(acct);
+            if (current.size() == chunkSize) {
+                chunks.add(current);
+                current = new List<Account>();
+            }
+        }
+        if (!current.isEmpty()) {
+            chunks.add(current);
+        }
+        return chunks;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Counts successful results from a DML operation
+     * @param results List of Database.SaveResult
+     * @return Count of successful operations
+     */
+    private static Integer countSuccesses(List<Database.SaveResult> results) {
+        Integer count = 0;
+        for (Database.SaveResult sr : results) {
+            if (sr.isSuccess()) {
+                count++;
+            } else {
+                for (Database.Error err : sr.getErrors()) {
+                    System.debug(LoggingLevel.WARN,
+                        'Update failed for ' + sr.getId() + ': ' + err.getMessage()
+                    );
+                }
+            }
+        }
+        return count;
+    }
+
+    // ─── Exception ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Custom exception for AccountService errors
+     */
+    public class AccountServiceException extends Exception {}
+}
diff --git a/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/abstract.cls b/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/abstract.cls
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..cf2716a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/abstract.cls
@@ -0,0 +1,128 @@
+/**
+ * @description Abstract base class for {describe the family of classes this serves}.
+ *              Provides common behavior and defines extension points for subclasses.
+ *              Subclasses must implement the abstract methods to provide specific behavior.
+ * @author Generated by Apex Class Writer Skill
+ *
+ * @example
+ * // Extending this abstract class:
+ * public class SalesforceIntegrationService extends {ClassName} {
+ *     protected override String getEndpoint() {
+ *         return 'callout:Salesforce_API/services/data/v62.0';
+ *     }
+ *
+ *     protected override Map<String, String> getHeaders() {
+ *         return new Map<String, String>{
+ *             'Content-Type' => 'application/json'
+ *         };
+ *     }
+ * }
+ */
+public abstract with sharing class {ClassName} {
+
+    // ─── Constants ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+    private static final Integer DEFAULT_TIMEOUT_MS = 30000;
+
+    // ─── Protected State ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
+    protected Integer timeoutMs;
+
+    // ─── Constructor ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Initializes the base class with default configuration
+     */
+    protected {ClassName}() {
+        this.timeoutMs = DEFAULT_TIMEOUT_MS;
+    }
+
+    // ─── Abstract Methods (must be implemented by subclasses) ────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Returns the endpoint URL for this integration.
+     *              Subclasses must provide their specific endpoint.
+     * @return The endpoint URL as a String
+     */
+    protected abstract String getEndpoint();
+
+    /**
+     * @description Returns the HTTP headers for this integration.
+     *              Subclasses define their own required headers.
+     * @return Map of header name to header value
+     */
+    protected abstract Map<String, String> getHeaders();
+
+    // ─── Virtual Methods (can be overridden by subclasses) ───────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Hook called before the main operation executes.
+     *              Override to add pre-processing logic.
+     *              Default implementation does nothing.
+     * @param context Map of contextual data
+     */
+    protected virtual void beforeExecute(Map<String, Object> context) {
+        // Default: no-op — override in subclass if needed
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Hook called after the main operation completes.
+     *              Override to add post-processing logic.
+     *              Default implementation does nothing.
+     * @param context Map of contextual data
+     * @param result The result from the operation
+     */
+    protected virtual void afterExecute(Map<String, Object> context, Object result) {
+        // Default: no-op — override in subclass if needed
+    }
+
+    // ─── Template Method (common workflow) ───────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Executes the operation using the template method pattern.
+     *              Calls beforeExecute → doExecute → afterExecute in sequence.
+     * @param context Map of data needed for the operation
+     * @return The result of the operation
+     */
+    public Object execute(Map<String, Object> context) {
+        beforeExecute(context);
+
+        Object result;
+        try {
+            result = doExecute(context);
+        } catch (Exception e) {
+            handleError(e);
+            throw e;
+        }
+
+        afterExecute(context, result);
+        return result;
+    }
+
+    // ─── Protected Helpers ───────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Core execution logic — override this for the main operation.
+     *              Default implementation throws — subclass must provide implementation.
+     * @param context Map of data needed for the operation
+     * @return The result of the operation
+     */
+    protected virtual Object doExecute(Map<String, Object> context) {
+        throw new UnsupportedOperationException(
+            'Subclass must override doExecute()'
+        );
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Error handler called when doExecute throws.
+     *              Override to customize error handling (e.g., logging, retry).
+     * @param e The exception that was thrown
+     */
+    protected virtual void handleError(Exception e) {
+        System.debug(LoggingLevel.ERROR,
+            this.toString() + ' error: ' + e.getMessage() + '\n' + e.getStackTraceString()
+        );
+    }
+
+    // ─── Exception ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    public class UnsupportedOperationException extends Exception {}
+}
diff --git a/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/batch.cls b/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/batch.cls
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..07807d5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/batch.cls
@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+/**
+ * @description Batch Apex class for {describe the batch operation}.
+ *              Processes {SObject} records in configurable batch sizes.
+ *              Implements Database.Stateful to track cumulative results across chunks.
+ * @author Generated by Apex Class Writer Skill
+ *
+ * @example
+ * // Execute with default batch size
+ * Database.executeBatch(new {ClassName}());
+ *
+ * // Execute with custom batch size
+ * Database.executeBatch(new {ClassName}(), 100);
+ */
+public with sharing class {ClassName} implements Database.Batchable<SObject>, Database.Stateful {
+
+    // ─── Constants ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+    private static final Integer DEFAULT_BATCH_SIZE = 200;
+
+    // ─── Stateful Tracking ───────────────────────────────────────────────
+    private Integer totalProcessed = 0;
+    private Integer totalErrors = 0;
+    private List<String> errorMessages = new List<String>();
+
+    // ─── Constructor ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Default constructor
+     */
+    public {ClassName}() {
+        // Default configuration
+    }
+
+    // ─── Batchable Interface ─────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Defines the scope of records to process.
+     *              Uses Database.QueryLocator for efficient large-dataset processing.
+     * @param bc The batch context
+     * @return QueryLocator for the records to process
+     */
+    public Database.QueryLocator start(Database.BatchableContext bc) {
+        return Database.getQueryLocator([
+            SELECT Id, Name
+            // TODO: Add fields needed for processing
+            FROM {SObject}
+            // TODO: Add WHERE clause to scope the records
+        ]);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Processes each batch of records.
+     *              Uses Database.update with allOrNone=false for partial success handling.
+     * @param bc The batch context
+     * @param scope List of {SObject} records in the current batch
+     */
+    public void execute(Database.BatchableContext bc, List<{SObject}> scope) {
+        List<{SObject}> recordsToUpdate = new List<{SObject}>();
+
+        for ({SObject} record : scope) {
+            // TODO: Apply business logic to each record
+            recordsToUpdate.add(record);
+        }
+
+        if (!recordsToUpdate.isEmpty()) {
+            List<Database.SaveResult> results = Database.update(recordsToUpdate, false);
+            processResults(results);
+        }
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Performs post-processing after all batches complete.
+     *              Logs a summary of the batch execution.
+     * @param bc The batch context
+     */
+    public void finish(Database.BatchableContext bc) {
+        String summary = String.format(
+            '{0} completed. Processed: {1}, Errors: {2}',
+            new List<Object>{
+                {ClassName}.class.getName(),
+                totalProcessed,
+                totalErrors
+            }
+        );
+
+        System.debug(LoggingLevel.INFO, summary);
+
+        if (!errorMessages.isEmpty()) {
+            System.debug(LoggingLevel.ERROR, 'Error details: ' + String.join(errorMessages, '\n'));
+        }
+
+        // TODO: Send completion notification email or post to chatter if needed
+    }
+
+    // ─── Private Helpers ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Processes Database.SaveResult list, tracking successes and failures
+     * @param results List of SaveResult from a DML operation
+     */
+    private void processResults(List<Database.SaveResult> results) {
+        for (Database.SaveResult result : results) {
+            if (result.isSuccess()) {
+                totalProcessed++;
+            } else {
+                totalErrors++;
+                for (Database.Error err : result.getErrors()) {
+                    errorMessages.add(
+                        'Record ' + result.getId() + ': ' +
+                        err.getStatusCode() + ' - ' + err.getMessage()
+                    );
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    // ─── Static Helpers ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Convenience method to execute with default batch size
+     * @return The batch job Id
+     */
+    public static Id run() {
+        return Database.executeBatch(new {ClassName}(), DEFAULT_BATCH_SIZE);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/domain.cls b/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/domain.cls
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e32615a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/domain.cls
@@ -0,0 +1,102 @@
+/**
+ * @description Domain class for {SObject}.
+ *              Encapsulates field-level defaults, derivations, and validations.
+ *              Operates only on in-memory SObject data — no SOQL or DML.
+ * @author Generated by Apex Class Writer Skill
+ */
+public with sharing class {SObject}Domain {
+
+    // ─── Constants ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+    // TODO: Add constants for default values, statuses, etc.
+
+    // ─── Field Defaults ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Applies default field values to new {SObject} records.
+     *              Call this before insert to ensure consistent defaults.
+     * @param records List of {SObject} records to apply defaults to
+     */
+    public static void applyDefaults(List<{SObject}> records) {
+        if (records == null || records.isEmpty()) {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        for ({SObject} record : records) {
+            // TODO: Set default field values
+            // Example:
+            // if (record.Status__c == null) {
+            //     record.Status__c = DEFAULT_STATUS;
+            // }
+        }
+    }
+
+    // ─── Derivations ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Derives calculated field values based on other fields.
+     *              Call this before insert and before update.
+     * @param records List of {SObject} records to derive values for
+     */
+    public static void deriveFields(List<{SObject}> records) {
+        if (records == null || records.isEmpty()) {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        for ({SObject} record : records) {
+            // TODO: Derive calculated field values
+            // Example:
+            // record.FullAddress__c = buildFullAddress(record);
+        }
+    }
+
+    // ─── Validations ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Validates {SObject} records and adds errors for any violations.
+     *              Call this before insert and before update.
+     * @param records List of {SObject} records to validate
+     */
+    public static void validate(List<{SObject}> records) {
+        if (records == null || records.isEmpty()) {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        for ({SObject} record : records) {
+            // TODO: Add validation rules
+            // Example:
+            // if (String.isBlank(record.Name)) {
+            //     record.addError('Name is required.');
+            // }
+        }
+    }
+
+    // ─── Comparisons ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Determines which fields have changed between old and new record versions.
+     *              Useful in before update context.
+     * @param oldRecord The previous version of the record
+     * @param newRecord The current version of the record
+     * @return Set of field API names that have changed
+     */
+    public static Set<String> getChangedFields({SObject} oldRecord, {SObject} newRecord) {
+        Set<String> changedFields = new Set<String>();
+
+        if (oldRecord == null || newRecord == null) {
+            return changedFields;
+        }
+
+        Map<String, Schema.SObjectField> fieldMap = Schema.SObjectType.{SObject}.fields.getMap();
+        for (String fieldName : fieldMap.keySet()) {
+            if (oldRecord.get(fieldName) != newRecord.get(fieldName)) {
+                changedFields.add(fieldName);
+            }
+        }
+
+        return changedFields;
+    }
+
+    // ─── Private Helpers ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    // TODO: Add private helper methods as needed
+}
diff --git a/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/dto.cls b/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/dto.cls
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7477663
--- /dev/null
+++ b/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/dto.cls
@@ -0,0 +1,108 @@
+/**
+ * @description Data Transfer Object for {describe the data this DTO represents}.
+ *              Used to pass structured data between layers without exposing SObjects.
+ *              Serialization-friendly for use with JSON.serialize/deserialize and API responses.
+ * @author Generated by Apex Class Writer Skill
+ *
+ * @example
+ * // Create from constructor
+ * {ClassName} dto = new {ClassName}('value1', 42);
+ *
+ * // Deserialize from JSON
+ * {ClassName} dto = ({ClassName}) JSON.deserialize(jsonString, {ClassName}.class);
+ */
+public with sharing class {ClassName} {
+
+    // ─── Properties ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /** @description {Describe this property} */
+    public String name { get; set; }
+
+    /** @description {Describe this property} */
+    public Id recordId { get; set; }
+
+    /** @description {Describe this property} */
+    public Boolean isActive { get; set; }
+
+    /** @description {Describe this property} */
+    public List<String> tags { get; set; }
+
+    // TODO: Add additional properties as needed
+
+    // ─── Constructors ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description No-arg constructor for deserialization compatibility
+     */
+    public {ClassName}() {
+        this.tags = new List<String>();
+        this.isActive = false;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Parameterized constructor for convenience
+     * @param name The name value
+     * @param recordId The associated record Id
+     */
+    public {ClassName}(String name, Id recordId) {
+        this();
+        this.name = name;
+        this.recordId = recordId;
+    }
+
+    // ─── Factory Methods ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Creates a DTO instance from an SObject record
+     * @param record The source {SObject} record
+     * @return A populated {ClassName} instance
+     */
+    public static {ClassName} fromSObject(SObject record) {
+        if (record == null) {
+            return new {ClassName}();
+        }
+
+        {ClassName} dto = new {ClassName}();
+        dto.recordId = record.Id;
+        dto.name = (String) record.get('Name');
+        // TODO: Map additional fields
+
+        return dto;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Creates a list of DTOs from a list of SObject records
+     * @param records The source records
+     * @return List of populated {ClassName} instances
+     */
+    public static List<{ClassName}> fromSObjects(List<SObject> records) {
+        List<{ClassName}> dtos = new List<{ClassName}>();
+        if (records == null) {
+            return dtos;
+        }
+
+        for (SObject record : records) {
+            dtos.add(fromSObject(record));
+        }
+        return dtos;
+    }
+
+    // ─── Utility Methods ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Serializes this DTO to a JSON string
+     * @return JSON representation of this DTO
+     */
+    public String toJson() {
+        return JSON.serialize(this);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Deserializes a JSON string into a {ClassName} instance
+     * @param jsonString The JSON string to deserialize
+     * @return A {ClassName} instance
+     */
+    public static {ClassName} fromJson(String jsonString) {
+        return ({ClassName}) JSON.deserialize(jsonString, {ClassName}.class);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/exception.cls b/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/exception.cls
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1d14d94
--- /dev/null
+++ b/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/exception.cls
@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+/**
+ * @description Custom exception for {describe when this exception is thrown}.
+ *              Use this exception to signal domain-specific errors that callers
+ *              can catch and handle distinctly from system exceptions.
+ * @author Generated by Apex Class Writer Skill
+ *
+ * @example
+ * throw new {ClassName}('Account merge failed: duplicate detected.');
+ *
+ * // Wrap a caught exception
+ * try {
+ *     // ... risky operation
+ * } catch (DmlException e) {
+ *     throw new {ClassName}('DML failed during account merge: ' + e.getMessage());
+ * }
+ */
+public with sharing class {ClassName} extends Exception {
+    // Apex custom exceptions automatically inherit:
+    //   - getMessage()
+    //   - getCause()
+    //   - getStackTraceString()
+    //   - setMessage(String)
+    //   - initCause(Exception)
+    //
+    // And support these constructor patterns:
+    //   - new {ClassName}()
+    //   - new {ClassName}('message')
+    //   - new {ClassName}(causeException)
+    //   - new {ClassName}('message', causeException)
+    //
+    // Note: Apex does NOT support custom constructors on Exception subclasses.
+    // To add context, use the message string or create a wrapper pattern:
+    //
+    // Example wrapper pattern (if you need structured error data):
+    //
+    // public class {ClassName}Detail {
+    //     public String errorCode;
+    //     public List<Id> failedRecordIds;
+    //     public String detail;
+    //
+    //     public {ClassName}Detail(String errorCode, List<Id> failedRecordIds, String detail) {
+    //         this.errorCode = errorCode;
+    //         this.failedRecordIds = failedRecordIds;
+    //         this.detail = detail;
+    //     }
+    //
+    //     public override String toString() {
+    //         return '[' + errorCode + '] ' + detail + ' (Records: ' + failedRecordIds + ')';
+    //     }
+    // }
+}
diff --git a/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/interface.cls b/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/interface.cls
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fc1da63
--- /dev/null
+++ b/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/interface.cls
@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+/**
+ * @description Interface for {describe the capability or contract this interface defines}.
+ *              Implement this interface to provide {describe what implementations do}.
+ * @author Generated by Apex Class Writer Skill
+ *
+ * @example
+ * public class EmailNotificationService implements {InterfaceName} {
+ *     public void execute(Map<String, Object> params) {
+ *         // Implementation
+ *     }
+ * }
+ */
+public interface {InterfaceName} {
+
+    /**
+     * @description {Describe what this method should do}
+     * @param params {Describe the parameter}
+     * @return {Describe the return value}
+     */
+    // TODO: Define interface methods
+    // Example:
+    // void execute(Map<String, Object> params);
+    // Boolean isEligible(SObject record);
+    // List<SObject> process(List<SObject> records);
+}
diff --git a/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/queueable.cls b/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/queueable.cls
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..eaa224a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/queueable.cls
@@ -0,0 +1,92 @@
+/**
+ * @description Queueable Apex class for {describe the async operation}.
+ *              Accepts data through the constructor for stateful processing.
+ *              Optionally implements Database.AllowsCallouts for external integrations.
+ * @author Generated by Apex Class Writer Skill
+ *
+ * @example
+ * // Enqueue the job
+ * Id jobId = System.enqueueJob(new {ClassName}(recordIds));
+ */
+public with sharing class {ClassName} implements Queueable /*, Database.AllowsCallouts */ {
+
+    // ─── Constants ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+    private static final Integer MAX_CHAIN_DEPTH = 5;
+
+    // ─── Instance Variables (Stateful) ───────────────────────────────────
+    private Set<Id> recordIds;
+    private Integer chainDepth;
+
+    // ─── Constructors ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Creates a new queueable job to process the specified records
+     * @param recordIds Set of record Ids to process
+     */
+    public {ClassName}(Set<Id> recordIds) {
+        this(recordIds, 0);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Creates a new queueable job with chain depth tracking
+     * @param recordIds Set of record Ids to process
+     * @param chainDepth Current depth in the queueable chain
+     */
+    public {ClassName}(Set<Id> recordIds, Integer chainDepth) {
+        this.recordIds = recordIds ?? new Set<Id>();
+        this.chainDepth = chainDepth;
+    }
+
+    // ─── Queueable Interface ─────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Executes the asynchronous work
+     * @param context The queueable context
+     */
+    public void execute(QueueableContext context) {
+        if (this.recordIds.isEmpty()) {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        try {
+            // TODO: Implement the async processing logic
+            // List<{SObject}> records = {SObject}Selector.selectByIds(this.recordIds);
+            // ... process records ...
+
+            // Chain to next job if there's more work and we haven't hit the depth limit
+            chainIfNeeded();
+
+        } catch (Exception e) {
+            handleError(context.getJobId(), e);
+        }
+    }
+
+    // ─── Private Helpers ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Chains to the next queueable job if needed, with depth guard
+     */
+    private void chainIfNeeded() {
+        // TODO: Determine if chaining is needed (e.g., remaining records to process)
+        Set<Id> remainingIds = new Set<Id>();
+
+        if (!remainingIds.isEmpty() && this.chainDepth < MAX_CHAIN_DEPTH) {
+            if (!Test.isRunningTest()) {
+                System.enqueueJob(new {ClassName}(remainingIds, this.chainDepth + 1));
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Handles errors during execution
+     * @param jobId The async job Id
+     * @param e The exception that occurred
+     */
+    private void handleError(Id jobId, Exception e) {
+        System.debug(LoggingLevel.ERROR,
+            '{ClassName} failed (Job: ' + jobId + '): ' +
+            e.getMessage() + '\n' + e.getStackTraceString()
+        );
+        // TODO: Persist error to a log object or send notification
+    }
+}
diff --git a/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/schedulable.cls b/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/schedulable.cls
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1e9f932
--- /dev/null
+++ b/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/schedulable.cls
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+/**
+ * @description Schedulable Apex class for {describe the scheduled operation}.
+ *              Delegates heavy processing to a Batch or Queueable job.
+ *              Keep execute() lightweight — it should only launch other jobs.
+ * @author Generated by Apex Class Writer Skill
+ *
+ * @example
+ * // Schedule to run daily at 2 AM
+ * String jobId = System.schedule(
+ *     '{ClassName} - Daily',
+ *     {ClassName}.CRON_DAILY_2AM,
+ *     new {ClassName}()
+ * );
+ *
+ * // Or use the convenience method
+ * String jobId = {ClassName}.scheduleDaily();
+ */
+public with sharing class {ClassName} implements Schedulable {
+
+    // ─── CRON Expressions ────────────────────────────────────────────────
+    // Seconds Minutes Hours Day_of_month Month Day_of_week Optional_year
+
+    /** @description Runs daily at 2:00 AM */
+    public static final String CRON_DAILY_2AM = '0 0 2 * * ?';
+
+    /** @description Runs every weekday at 6:00 AM */
+    public static final String CRON_WEEKDAYS_6AM = '0 0 6 ? * MON-FRI';
+
+    /** @description Runs hourly at the top of the hour */
+    public static final String CRON_HOURLY = '0 0 * * * ?';
+
+    // ─── Schedulable Interface ───────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Entry point for the scheduled execution.
+     *              Delegates to a Batch or Queueable for the actual work.
+     * @param sc The schedulable context
+     */
+    public void execute(SchedulableContext sc) {
+        // Option A: Launch a Batch job
+        // Database.executeBatch(new {BatchClassName}(), 200);
+
+        // Option B: Launch a Queueable job
+        // System.enqueueJob(new {QueueableClassName}(params));
+
+        // TODO: Implement delegation to appropriate async job
+    }
+
+    // ─── Convenience Scheduling Methods ──────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Schedules this job to run daily at 2 AM
+     * @return The scheduled job Id
+     */
+    public static String scheduleDaily() {
+        return System.schedule(
+            '{ClassName} - Daily 2AM',
+            CRON_DAILY_2AM,
+            new {ClassName}()
+        );
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Aborts this scheduled job by name
+     * @param jobName The name used when scheduling
+     */
+    public static void abort(String jobName) {
+        for (CronTrigger ct : [
+            SELECT Id FROM CronTrigger
+            WHERE CronJobDetail.Name = :jobName
+        ]) {
+            System.abortJob(ct.Id);
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/selector.cls b/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/selector.cls
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3512465
--- /dev/null
+++ b/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/selector.cls
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+/**
+ * @description Selector class for {SObject} queries.
+ *              Encapsulates all SOQL for {SObject} records.
+ *              All methods return bulkified results (Lists or Maps).
+ * @author Generated by Apex Class Writer Skill
+ */
+public with sharing class {SObject}Selector {
+
+    // ─── Field Lists ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Returns the default set of fields to query for {SObject}.
+     *              Centralizes field references to keep queries DRY.
+     * @return Comma-separated field list as a String
+     */
+    private static String getDefaultFields() {
+        return String.join(
+            new List<String>{
+                'Id',
+                'Name',
+                'CreatedDate',
+                'LastModifiedDate'
+                // TODO: Add additional fields here
+            },
+            ', '
+        );
+    }
+
+    // ─── Query Methods ───────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Selects {SObject} records by their Ids
+     * @param recordIds Set of {SObject} Ids to query
+     * @return List of {SObject} records matching the provided Ids
+     * @example
+     * Set<Id> ids = new Set<Id>{ '001xx000003DGbY' };
+     * List<{SObject}> results = {SObject}Selector.selectByIds(ids);
+     */
+    public static List<{SObject}> selectByIds(Set<Id> recordIds) {
+        if (recordIds == null || recordIds.isEmpty()) {
+            return new List<{SObject}>();
+        }
+
+        return Database.query(
+            'SELECT ' + getDefaultFields() +
+            ' FROM {SObject}' +
+            ' WHERE Id IN :recordIds'
+        );
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Selects {SObject} records as a Map keyed by Id
+     * @param recordIds Set of {SObject} Ids to query
+     * @return Map of Id to {SObject}
+     */
+    public static Map<Id, {SObject}> selectMapByIds(Set<Id> recordIds) {
+        return new Map<Id, {SObject}>(selectByIds(recordIds));
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Selects {SObject} records by a specific field value
+     * @param fieldName API name of the field to filter on
+     * @param values Set of values to match
+     * @return List of matching {SObject} records
+     * @example
+     * List<{SObject}> results = {SObject}Selector.selectByField('Status__c', new Set<String>{ 'Active' });
+     */
+    public static List<{SObject}> selectByField(String fieldName, Set<String> values) {
+        if (String.isBlank(fieldName) || values == null || values.isEmpty()) {
+            return new List<{SObject}>();
+        }
+
+        // Validate field name to prevent SOQL injection
+        Schema.SObjectField field = Schema.SObjectType.{SObject}.fields.getMap().get(fieldName);
+        if (field == null) {
+            throw new QueryException('Invalid field name: ' + fieldName);
+        }
+
+        return Database.query(
+            'SELECT ' + getDefaultFields() +
+            ' FROM {SObject}' +
+            ' WHERE ' + String.escapeSingleQuotes(fieldName) + ' IN :values'
+        );
+    }
+
+    // ─── Exception ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Custom exception for query errors
+     */
+    public class QueryException extends Exception {}
+}
diff --git a/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/service.cls b/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/service.cls
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5f3a6c3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/service.cls
@@ -0,0 +1,69 @@
+/**
+ * @description Service class for {SObject} business logic.
+ *              Follows separation of concerns: delegates queries to {SObject}Selector
+ *              and SObject manipulation to {SObject}Domain where applicable.
+ * @author Generated by Apex Class Writer Skill
+ */
+public with sharing class {SObject}Service {
+
+    // ─── Constants ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+    private static final String ERROR_NULL_INPUT = 'Input cannot be null or empty.';
+
+    // ─── Public API ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description {Describe the primary operation}
+     * @param recordIds Set of {SObject} Ids to process
+     * @return List of processed {SObject} records
+     * @throws {SObject}ServiceException if processing fails
+     * @example
+     * Set<Id> ids = new Set<Id>{ '001xx000003DGbY' };
+     * List<{SObject}> results = {SObject}Service.process{SObject}s(ids);
+     */
+    public static List<{SObject}> process{SObject}s(Set<Id> recordIds) {
+        // Guard clause
+        if (recordIds == null || recordIds.isEmpty()) {
+            throw new {SObject}ServiceException(ERROR_NULL_INPUT);
+        }
+
+        // Query via Selector
+        List<{SObject}> records = {SObject}Selector.selectByIds(recordIds);
+
+        // Apply business logic
+        // TODO: Implement business logic here
+
+        // DML
+        try {
+            update records;
+        } catch (DmlException e) {
+            throw new {SObject}ServiceException(
+                'Failed to update {SObject} records: ' + e.getMessage()
+            );
+        }
+
+        return records;
+    }
+
+    // ─── Convenience Overloads ───────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Single-record convenience overload
+     * @param recordId The {SObject} Id to process
+     * @return The processed {SObject} record
+     */
+    public static {SObject} process{SObject}(Id recordId) {
+        List<{SObject}> results = process{SObject}s(new Set<Id>{ recordId });
+        return results.isEmpty() ? null : results[0];
+    }
+
+    // ─── Private Helpers ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    // TODO: Add private helper methods as needed
+
+    // ─── Exception ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Custom exception for {SObject}Service errors
+     */
+    public class {SObject}ServiceException extends Exception {}
+}
diff --git a/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/utility.cls b/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/utility.cls
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9f3f9fc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/skills/apex-development/apex-class/templates/utility.cls
@@ -0,0 +1,97 @@
+/**
+ * @description Utility class for {describe the category of utilities: String, Date, Collection, etc.}.
+ *              All methods are static and side-effect-free (no SOQL, no DML).
+ *              Private constructor prevents instantiation.
+ * @author Generated by Apex Class Writer Skill
+ */
+public with sharing class {ClassName} {
+
+    // ─── Private Constructor ─────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    /**
+     * @description Prevents instantiation — use static methods only
+     */
+    @TestVisible
+    private {ClassName}() {
+        // Utility class — do not instantiate
+    }
+
+    // ─── Public Methods ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    // TODO: Add utility methods below. Examples:
+
+    /**
+     * @description Safely converts a String to an Integer, returning a default if parsing fails
+     * @param value The String to parse
+     * @param defaultValue The fallback value if parsing fails
+     * @return The parsed Integer or the default value
+     * @example
+     * Integer result = {ClassName}.safeParseInteger('42', 0); // returns 42
+     * Integer result = {ClassName}.safeParseInteger('abc', 0); // returns 0
+     */
+    public static Integer safeParseInteger(String value, Integer defaultValue) {
+        if (String.isBlank(value)) {
+            return defaultValue;
+        }
+        try {
+            return Integer.valueOf(value.trim());
+        } catch (TypeException e) {
+            return defaultValue;
+        }
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Chunks a list into smaller sublists of the specified size.
+     *              Useful for processing records in governor-limit-safe batches.
+     * @param items The list to chunk
+     * @param chunkSize The maximum size of each chunk
+     * @return A list of sublists, each containing up to chunkSize elements
+     * @example
+     * List<List<String>> chunks = {ClassName}.chunkList(myList, 200);
+     */
+    public static List<List<Object>> chunkList(List<Object> items, Integer chunkSize) {
+        List<List<Object>> chunks = new List<List<Object>>();
+        if (items == null || items.isEmpty() || chunkSize <= 0) {
+            return chunks;
+        }
+
+        List<Object> currentChunk = new List<Object>();
+        for (Object item : items) {
+            currentChunk.add(item);
+            if (currentChunk.size() == chunkSize) {
+                chunks.add(currentChunk);
+                currentChunk = new List<Object>();
+            }
+        }
+
+        if (!currentChunk.isEmpty()) {
+            chunks.add(currentChunk);
+        }
+
+        return chunks;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @description Extracts a Set of non-null field values from a list of SObjects
+     * @param records The SObject records to extract from
+     * @param fieldName The API name of the field to extract
+     * @return A Set of non-null String values
+     * @example
+     * Set<String> emails = {ClassName}.pluckStrings(contacts, 'Email');
+     */
+    public static Set<String> pluckStrings(List<SObject> records, String fieldName) {
+        Set<String> values = new Set<String>();
+        if (records == null || String.isBlank(fieldName)) {
+            return values;
+        }
+
+        for (SObject record : records) {
+            Object val = record.get(fieldName);
+            if (val != null) {
+                values.add(String.valueOf(val));
+            }
+        }
+
+        return values;
+    }
+}