CSA · Question #202
What is the language used for scripting in ServiceNow?
The correct answer is B. JavaScript. ServiceNow utilizes JavaScript as its foundational scripting language for both client-side and server-side operations to customize and automate platform functionalities.
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What is the language used for scripting in ServiceNow?
Options
- AC++
- BJavaScript
- CPHP
- DPython
How the community answered
(47 responses)- A2% (1)
- B91% (43)
- C4% (2)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
ServiceNow utilizes JavaScript as its foundational scripting language for both client-side and server-side operations to customize and automate platform functionalities.
C++ is a powerful general-purpose programming language but is not used for scripting within the ServiceNow platform.
JavaScript is the primary scripting language within the ServiceNow platform, employed extensively for developing Client Scripts, Business Rules, UI Actions, and other customizations. It enables dynamic behavior in the user interface and complex server-side logic, interacting directly with the ServiceNow APIs.
PHP is a server-side scripting language commonly used for web development, but it is not the native scripting language for ServiceNow.
Python is a popular high-level programming language, but ServiceNow does not use it as its built-in scripting language.
Concept tested: ServiceNow scripting language
Source: https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/utah-platform-user-interface/page/use/platform-overview/concept/scripting.html
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