Glide Method usages #

GlideRecord #

• Use when attempting to get information from specific records
• Don't use for attempting to do calculations on groups of records, use GlideAggregate instead
• Available on server scripts (usable in client scripts but do not do this, opt for GlideAjax instead)

GlideAggregate #

• Use when doing calculations on groups of records
• Available on server scripts

GlideAjax #

• Use when you need information from the server after the client has finished loading the page
• Available on client scripts

GlideElement #

• Used to operate on fields of the currently selected GlideRecord
• Available on server scripts

GlideSystem #

• Use to get information from the system
• Available on server scripts

GlideDateTime #

• Use to perform date-time operations
• Available on server scripts

GlideUser #

• Use when getting session information about the current logged-in user
• Available on client scripts