Does QuickScript.NET support the Variant data type?

QuickScript.NET, which is part of the AVEVA Application Server, does not support the Variant data type. This means that QuickScript.NET does not allow variables to hold data of multiple types dynamically, which is a characteristic feature of the Variant type. Instead, QuickScript.NET operates with strongly typed variables, where the data types must be explicitly defined at design time. This limitation aligns with the overall design philosophy of .NET languages, emphasizing type safety and improved performance by avoiding the overhead associated with maintaining generic data types like Variant.

This specificity reduces ambiguity in the code, enabling better compile-time checking and optimized execution. As a result, developers using QuickScript.NET must choose appropriate, concrete data types (e.g., Integer, String, Boolean) that suit their application's needs, thus enhancing reliability and maintainability.