1. eScript Language Reference
  2. Using Strongly Typed and Typeless Variables

Using Strongly Typed and Typeless Variables

A variable can include one of the following:

  • Strongly typed. You specify the data type when you declare the variable. ST eScript code supports strong typing. Siebel CRM binds strong typing when you compile the code.

  • Typeless. Siebel CRM determines the data type at run time. ST eScript code supports typeless variables.

A strongly typed variable typically improves performance over a typeless variable.

You can write code that strongly types all of the primitive data types and object data types. For more information, see About Primitive Data Types and About Composite Data Types.