Orientation Guide for Server-Side Programming

Server-side programming in InterSystems IRIS involves building application logic using ObjectScript and Python. It utilizes components like classes, routines, globals, and SQL integration to manage data and application behavior directly on the platform.

ObjectScript and Python interact within InterSystems IRIS by allowing method invocations across both languages. Developers can define class properties and methods in one language and call them from the other, enabling flexible server-side logic implementation.

The core components of an InterSystems IRIS application include class definitions, routines, globals, and SQL integration. These elements work together to structure data storage, define application logic, and manage system interdependencies.

Yes, you can use Python alongside SQL and ObjectScript routines in InterSystems IRIS. The platform supports integrating these languages, allowing classes, routines, and SQL to be used together effectively within server-side application logic.

To start developing server-side logic in InterSystems IRIS, begin by understanding fundamental application components like classes, parameters, properties, and methods. This foundational knowledge clarifies how routines, globals, and SQL interact.

Use class definitions in InterSystems IRIS for structured, object-oriented data modeling with properties and methods, while routines handle procedural logic. The guide explains their interdependencies to help you choose the right approach.