script-include-patterns

Standard Script Includes run exclusively on the server side for backend logic, while client-callable Script Includes extend AbstractAjaxProcessor to expose methods for GlideAjax client-server communication. Both use ES5 JavaScript for reusable server-side code organization.

The best way to structure a reusable ServiceNow Script Include is to use standard ES5 JavaScript patterns for server-side logic, encapsulating functions within a single class or object. This skill provides examples of standard, on-demand, and inheritance patterns for efficient code reuse.

ServiceNow Script Includes require ES5 JavaScript syntax. The skill provides examples using ES5 patterns for standard, client-callable, and inheritance structures, ensuring compatibility with the platform's server-side execution engine and scoped applications.

Inheritance patterns in ServiceNow Script Includes allow you to extend existing classes to share logic across multiple includes. The skill provides ES5 JavaScript examples demonstrating how to create parent and child Script Includes, including patterns for scoped applications.

Use AbstractAjaxProcessor when you need client-server communication via GlideAjax, allowing client scripts to call server-side methods. Use a standard Script Include when the logic is only needed server-side for backend processing without direct client interaction.