The Good Stuff
This part covers many distinctive features of ObjectScript.
In Part 2, you'll learn about the features that make ObjectScript really interesting and powerful:
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Almost everything is a string, even when it's a number or a list.
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The incredible pattern match operator.
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A lot of functions for strings and lists.
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How to work with dates.
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How to write your own functions.
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How to use the Caché debugger.
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Arrays, ordered trees, and globals.
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How to test whether variables exist using the $Data function.
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How easy it is to create a database and indices.