Is GlideDocument an alternate by servicenow for using client-side DOM manipulation?

[Ct111]

Hello community members,

I came across support article which talks about  "Client-side code should not use DOM manipulation technique"

in the resolution it is mentioned lookout for GlideForm api or other methods to fix this.

So in documentation i found this api with respect to DOM 

GlideDocument 

My query is, has anyone used GlideDocument in their project in place of DOM , and is it able to simulate same behaviour like DOM. PLease share your experinence if you have used it.

[Robbie · Accepted solution]

Hi @Ct111,

Confirmation that DOM manipulation is against best practice and likely to lead to future issues.

Depending on what you're trying to achieve you have a few options of which GlideDocument is one as well as getFormElement()

 

Here's an example where for one partcilar customer I was asked to hide the < (Back button)

document.getElementsByClassName("btn btn-default icon-chevron-left navbar-btn")[0].style.display="none"; // this is for the back button

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Thanks, Robbie