What does a flow interview represent?

A flow interview represents an instance of a flow, which means it is a single execution of that flow at a specific point in time. When a flow is triggered—whether by a user interaction, a scheduled operation, or some other event—it creates a flow interview that holds the current state of the flow's variables, the path taken through the flow, and any data changes made during that execution. This is essential for understanding how the flow operates in real-time and for tracking the data processed within that specific instance.

In contrast, previous executions of flows are not captured as a single entity but often exist in separate flow interviews, which is why a choice referring to a record of past executions does not accurately define a flow interview. The certification process for flow builders and connections between flow elements do not pertain directly to the concept of a flow interview, as they represent different aspects of the Salesforce flow framework. Thus, defining a flow interview solely as an instance of a flow highlights its role within the broader automation capabilities in Salesforce.