After and Async BR

[Priyanka_Ghosh]

Hello,

Could anyone please tell me the difference between After BR using gs.eventQueue() and Async BR.

Is there any difference or is it the same. Explanation with example will be appreciated.

-Thanks.

[Sandeep Rajput]

@Priyanka_Ghosh 

Here are the key differences 

[Robbie]

Hi @Priyanka_Ghosh,

Direct from the ServiceNow (Business Rules Technical Best Practices) doc:

"Async Business Rules are similar to after rules in that they run after the database commits a change. Unlike after rules, async rules run in the background simultaneously with other processes. Async Business Rules allow ServiceNow to return control to the user sooner but may take longer to update related objects."

See here for more detail: https://developer.servicenow.com/dev.do#!/guides/xanadu/now-platform/tpb-guide/business_rules_techni...

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Thanks, Robbie

[Ankur Bawiskar · Accepted solution]

@Priyanka_Ghosh 

After BR + event + script action == Aysnc BR

Both will run asynchronously and won't impact the user transaction and user experience

explanation here

https://www.servicenow.com/community/now-platform-forum/difference-between-asyn-and-after-business-r....

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[Priyanka_Ghosh]

Hi @Ankur Bawiskar ,

As stated by you --> "After BR + event + script action == Aysnc BR",

So, can I conclude that there is no difference since both the BRs will run asynchronously in such a case? 

And probably this can be one of the alternatives to convert After (synchronous) BR to Async BR, correct?