Governor limits in Salesforce are predefined restrictions imposed by the platform to ensure shared resources are used efficiently and to prevent any single process from monopolizing shared resources. These limits play a crucial role in maintaining the health and performance of the multi-tenant environment that Salesforce operates in.
These limits include restrictions on the amount of data that can be processed, the number of queries or DML statements (Data Manipulation Language) executed in a single transaction, the number of records retrieved in a single query, and the maximum execution time for Apex code. Governor limits are enforced on various aspects such as per-transaction Apex limits, static Apex limits, size-specific limits, and others.
Understanding and adhering to these limits is essential for Salesforce developers. It necessitates writing efficient and optimized code to ensure that custom applications and processes run smoothly within the Salesforce environment. When these limits are exceeded, Salesforce will terminate the process, generating a runtime exception. This enforces the discipline of best coding practices, ensuring that Salesforce remains a robust and reliable platform for all its users.
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