Add reusable date helper functions #1783
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PR Description:
Summary
This PR adds a set of date utility functions for use in ServiceNow Script Includes, Business Rules, and Client Scripts.
The helpers provide consistent, reusable formatting for dates and timestamps.
Added Functions
getTodayISO()→ Returns today's date inYYYY-MM-DDformatgetTodayReadable()→ Returns today's date in human-readable form (e.g.,Sat Oct 04 2025)getCurrentYear()→ Returns the current year as a numberformatUnixTimestamp(unixSeconds)→ Converts UNIX timestamp to{ fullDateTime, date, time }formatDateTime(jsDate)→ Converts JS Date/string into"YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm:ss"Why
Working with dates in ServiceNow often requires repeated formatting. These helpers simplify formatting for logs, audit fields, and UI messages.
Example Usage
Pull Request Checklist
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Code Quality
Repository Structure Compliance
Core ServiceNow APIs/Server-Side Components/Client-Side Components/Modern Development/Integration/Specialized Areas/Documentation
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