It usually happens during a data migration, a complex API integration, or a mass update via Data Loader. Your transaction fails abruptly, rolling back all database changes, and logs the dreaded System.LimitException: Too many SOQL queries: 101 error. This exception is a fundamental rite of passage for Salesforce developers. It indicates a critical architectural flaw in how your Apex code interacts with the platform's database. Resolving this issue requires shifting from record-centric processing to set-based processing. Understanding Salesforce Governor Limits and the 101 Error Salesforce operates on a multi-tenant architecture. This means your organization shares computing resources with thousands of other customers on the same server instance. To prevent a single poorly optimized script from monopolizing the database, Salesforce enforces strict execution boundaries known as Salesforce governor limits . One of the most rigid limits dictates that a single sync...
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