dateArithmetic vs using add<field>

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What is the difference between using dateArithmetic vs addDays, addHours, addWeeks, etc...

Is there a benefit or reason to use one over the other?

Thanks

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You've tagged the question as "scripting" but these are all Expression Language functions.

It's a good question though. I don't see any difference other than the add* functions are shorter and more intuitive.

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Performance will be essentially identical. dateArithmetic would allow you to do dynamic math - e.g. use a reference to a dropdown list for the unit, as well as a reference for the amount.

For a fixed calculation, I'd use the add* functions.

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