When do you use a Standard Object and when do you use a Custom Object in Salesforce?

This is a problem all Salesforce Admins and Developers face. The choice has implications on development efficiency, scalability, and the overall maintenance of your org. Understanding when to use a standard object and when to use a custom object is critical for building a robust Salesforce application. So… let’s take a look at when you should use Standard objects, when you should use Custom objects, and where there are overlaps where either object could make sense for your org.