Answering the What & Why of Governor Limits in Salesforce
Rules exist wherever there are finite resources & Salesforce isn’t an exception. In fact, Salesforce Governor limits are one of the important set of regulations that has allowed it to stay as the world’s #1 customer relationship management (CRM) platform. These rules stop major companies that offer solutions like Salesforce customization services from over-utilizing Salesforce cloud’s resources. Before you understand what are the rules, let us enlighten you on why these exist. Why Is There a Need for Salesforce Governor Limits? Salesforce works in a multitenant structure. This means that each piece of its software runs on a server that caters to multiple users at the same time. This is better understood by comparing it to a village well. Everyone uses the water in the well, but if a couple of families overused it, there won’t be enough to go around. Some families will be left with little water, while others might have to deal with getting none at all! Similarly, t...