PeopleCode
PeopleCode is the PeopleSoft proprietary integrated programming language that touches virtually every aspect of PeopleSoft applications. PeopleCode is a powerful programming language, enabling you to include object-oriented business logic to your application as well as support modify interface display based on application context.
PeopleCode enables you to create programs using structured and object-oriented techniques. PeopleSoft delivers numerous PeopleCode functions, classes, methods, and properties.
For example, with PeopleCode you can:
Control presentation of information to the user and validate user inputs.
Implement complex business logic that cannot be defined with metadata.
Perform calculations and data manipulation.
Maintain data integrity.
Update database tables.
Manage portal navigation and administer security.
Integrate with other PeopleSoft applications and with third-party applications.
Manage workflow.
PeopleCode is used in:
The component processor flow: on components, pages, record fields, and menus.
PeopleSoft Application Engine programs.
Integration (through component interfaces and PeopleSoft Integration Broker).
Workflow.
Signon security.