Understanding When to Use Scripting in Ignition

Inductive Automation’s Mara Pillott and Kent Melville take a look at some of the common mistakes developers make when scripting in Ignition. Mara begins by determining when it’s better to use a binding and Ignition’s built in functionality versus writing a new script. Next, she covers practices to avoid, such as chaining scripts together and copying lines of code. Mara also discusses how keeping your scripts organized assists with reusability and how to best utilize scripting by first determining the scope of the task at hand. Kent wraps up with a final summary of best scripting practices.