ServiceNow References · LessonBy Praveen T, ServiceNow Trainer, 9 yrs · Published · current release · reference
GlideSystem (gs) API
Logging, user context and utility helpers.
Quick answer
gs is the GlideSystem object, available in all server-side scripts.
Key takeaways
- Logging
- User & context
gs is the GlideSystem object, available in all server-side scripts.
Logging
gs.info(msg),gs.warn(msg),gs.error(msg)gs.addInfoMessage(msg), show a UI message.
User & context
gs.getUserName(),gs.getUserID()gs.hasRole(role)gs.nowDateTime()gs.getProperty(name)
Try it YourselfJavaScript
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Runs in a sandbox in your browser. Mock gs and GlideRecord and sample data are provided.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the term GlideSystem (gs) API refer to in ServiceNow?
gs is the GlideSystem object, available in all server-side scripts.
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