Skip to content
DataMiner DoJo

More results...

Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Search in posts
Search in pages
Search in posts
Search in pages
Log in
Menu
  • Updates & Insights
  • Questions
  • Learning
    • E-learning Courses
    • Empower Replay: Limited Edition
    • Tutorials
    • Open Classroom Training
    • Certification
      • DataMiner Fundamentals
      • DataMiner Configurator
      • DataMiner Automation
      • Scripts & Connectors Developer: HTTP Basics
      • Scripts & Connectors Developer: SNMP Basics
      • Visual Overview – Level 1
      • Verify a certificate
    • Video Library
    • Books We Like
    • >> Go to DataMiner Docs
  • Expert Center
    • Solutions & Use Cases
      • Solutions
      • Use Case Library
    • Markets & Industries
      • Media production
      • Government & defense
      • Content distribution
      • Service providers
      • Partners
      • OSS/BSS
    • Agile
      • Agile Webspace
      • Everything Agile
        • The Agile Manifesto
        • Best Practices
        • Retro Recipes
      • Methodologies
        • The Scrum Framework
        • Kanban
        • Extreme Programming
      • Roles
        • The Product Owner
        • The Agile Coach
        • The Quality & UX Coach (QX)
    • DataMiner DevOps Professional Program
      • About the DevOps Program
      • DataMiner DevOps Support
  • Downloads
  • More
    • DataMiner Releases & Updates
    • Feature Suggestions
    • Climb the leaderboard!
    • Swag Shop
    • Contact
    • Global Feedback Survey
  • PARTNERS
    • All Partners
    • Technology Partners
    • Strategic Partner Program
    • Deal Registration
  • >> Go to dataminer.services

Does method GetParameters perform less well than GetParameter when requesting 1 single parameter

Solved1.39K views24th June 2021QAction scripting
3
Jens Vandewalle [SLC] [DevOps Enabler]9.44K 24th June 2021 0 Comments

Does requesting one single parameter using the method GetParameters perform less well than using the method GetParameter?

Maxim Bouckaert [SLC] [DevOps Member] Answered question 24th June 2021

2 Answers

  • Active
  • Voted
  • Newest
  • Oldest
7
Laurens Moutton [SLC] [DevOps Enabler]8.74K Posted 24th June 2021 0 Comments

If you put a magnifying glass on it then the answers is yes, as it requires more resources.

  • On SLScripting side:
    • You need to construct the "new" uint[], which is present on the heap. While if Parameter.model is directly used then it doesn't need the extra item on the heap
    • You need to the return object[], which is also present on the heap. One item containing the array, another item containing the string value. That then also needs to be accessed. While if the GetParameter is directly used you have direct access.
  • On SLProtocol side:
    • It needs to iterate over the items in the object array
    • It needs to construct the result in an object array

Will the difference be noticeable? Probably not, but my personal preference would be if you only need to get 1 parameter that the GetParameter call is executed as the overhead is avoided and the code is also more readable. But if you need to retrieve more parameters then get them in one call as it reduces the inter process calls.

Jens Vandewalle [SLC] [DevOps Enabler] Selected answer as best 24th June 2021
You are viewing 1 out of 2 answers, click here to view all answers.
Please login to be able to comment or post an answer.

My DevOps rank

DevOps Members get more insights on their profile page.

My user earnings

0 Dojo credits

Spend your credits in our swag shop.

0 Reputation points

Boost your reputation, climb the leaderboard.

Promo banner DataMiner DevOps Professiona Program
DataMiner Integration Studio (DIS)
Empower Katas
Privacy Policy • Terms & Conditions • Contact

© 2025 Skyline Communications. All rights reserved.

DOJO Q&A widget

Can't find what you need?

? Explore the Q&A DataMiner Docs

[ Placeholder content for popup link ] WordPress Download Manager - Best Download Management Plugin