What are governor limits?

Direct Answer

Governor limits are execution boundaries that protect Salesforce’s shared multi-tenant runtime.

Detailed Explanation

A stronger answer connects them to transaction design, bulkification, and the need to avoid query or DML work inside loops. It shows that the candidate understands both the concept and its design consequences.

Why the Interviewer Asks This

The interviewer is checking platform awareness, not just terminology.

Weak Answer Warning

A weak answer says limits exist to restrict developers without explaining why or how they shape code.

Stronger Answer Direction

Connect limits to shared infrastructure and coding patterns.

Follow-up Question

How do governor limits change the way you design triggers?