Client Scripts Best Practices

• Use the g_form methods to manage the form and form fields
• Use the g_user properties and methods to access information about the currently logged in user
• Make as few calls to the server as possible
• Include a callback to make getReference() calls asynchronous
• Use try/catch to find runtime errors
• Use methods and debugging strategies appropriate to Mobile, Desktop, or both
• Comment your scripts!!

Additional resources for Client Script Best Practices:

• Search for the Client script best practices article on docs.servicenow.com.
• Search for the Six ways to Improve the Performance of Client Scripts blog article on community.servicenow.com.