What allows Flow Builder to access and manipulate Salesforce data?

Flow Builder accesses and manipulates Salesforce data through built-in Salesforce features. These features are designed to seamlessly integrate with the Salesforce platform, allowing users to create automations and workflows without needing additional coding or external systems. The capacity to use built-in features means that users can leverage standard objects, field updates, and record creation or deletion within the Flow without needing to write custom scripts or rely on queries that bypass the native data structure.

The use of these features ensures that data integrity is maintained, as they operate within the framework and rules that Salesforce provides. This integration facilitates ease of use for Salesforce administrators and users who may not have extensive technical backgrounds, enabling them to build and manage flows effectively to automate business processes.

In contrast, options like custom Apex code would require programming skills and are used for more complex scenarios that cannot be handled by standard features. Direct database queries could potentially lead to performance issues and are not a best practice in a multi-tenant environment like Salesforce. External data connectors typically facilitate access to data outside of Salesforce, which is not the focus for managing Salesforce-native data through Flow Builder.