Regarding Glide Record method

[khuranahima]

Please clear a doubt.

I tried to insert a record in a table through initialize() method(Glide Record) , using Background Script.

The record was successfully inserted , but when I inserted it without using initialize() method, it was still created.

If we can create a record without initialize() method, then why do we use it?

[Ankur Bawiskar]

@khuranahima 

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[Bhuvan]

@khuranahima 

Refer below post and article that explains in detail when to use initialize() method,

https://www.servicenow.com/community/developer-forum/what-is-the-specific-use-of-gr-initialize/m-p/1...

https://www.ikconsulting.com/post/understanding-gliderecord-s-initialize-method-in-servicenow-when-a...

Thanks,

Bhuvan

[khuranahima]

Insightful! Thanks.

[Nikhil Bajaj9]

Hi @khuranahima ,

Initialize() creates an empty record that allows you to populate the values.  If you are not using Initialize(), it may still create a record but there is a possibility to have any previous record value or possibility of values overwritting etc. Creating a blank record and then inserting values will make sure that no previous value or overwritting is happening. 

Hope i was able to clear your doubt. If yes, please mark my answer as - Solution accepted.

Regards,

Nikhil Bajaj

[khuranahima]

Thanks a lot!