Understanding the Difference Between sfdx force:source:push and sfdx force:source:deploy

Key differences between sfdx force:source:push and sfdx force:source:deploy:

• sfdx force:source:push deploys changes from a local project directory, while sfdx force:source:deploy deploys changes from a source format.

• sfdx force:source:push is optimized for development workflows and is useful for pushing code and metadata changes from your local project to your org, while sfdx force:source:deploy is more flexible and can be used to deploy changes from a variety of sources, including third-party apps and other orgs.

• sfdx force:source:push is typically faster and more efficient than sfdx force:source:deploy, as it only deploys changes that have been made since the last push. sfdx force:source:deploy, on the other hand, deploys the entire set of metadata specified in the deployment package.

• sfdx force:source:push is better suited for development environments, while sfdx force:source:deploy is better suited for production environments where changes are typically made less frequently.

• sfdx force:source:push requires that you have a local project directory and version control system set up, while sfdx force:source:deploy can be used without a local project directory.

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