difference between getXML() and getXMLWait()?

ram2497 · ‎06-27-2018

difference between getxml() and getxmlwait()?

Jaspal Singh · ‎06-27-2018

Hi Ram,

getXMLWait() - Wait till the time we get input from server & then move ahead.

For instance when you are trying to retrieve value of the field & after getting value then only it should proceed to next step like comparing it with user input.

getXML() - If you are retrieving some data from server and next tasks does not depend on what you are retrieving from server. Ideally, used so as to avoid any performance load.

For additional information you may refer link.

Thanks,

Jaspal Singh

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Saikiran Gudur1 · ‎06-27-2018

getXML(callback) is ASYNChronous

getXMLwait() is SYNChronous

Explaination:-

- getXMLWait() is used when you want to halt processing until the results are returned. This will halt everything and wait for it to finish and return the results

- getXML(callback) is used when you want processing to continue, even if the results have not been returned

What you plan to do will help you decide which will work best. In our instance, we have had situations where we do want to wait for the results before continuing (even though it will take a few seconds). However, for the most part, we use getXML and a callback function for the vast majority of our uses.

Note:- getXML (aSynchronous) is the preferred/recommended method.

Thanks,
Saikiran Guduri (NOW)
Associate Certificate Engineer | ServiceNow Store Apps
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