Primitives  

DScript differs from JavaScript in two basic ways: The first difference is in the extensions DScript adds to the core syntax. This includes the addition of new operators, stricter rules for declaring variables, and a simplified syntax for creating definitions. The second difference is in the set of built-in functions available to you. These functions are called primitives.

DScript’s collection of primitives gives you an extraordinary amount of power. For example, there are primitives to calculate integrals and derivatives, solve linear program problems, perform financial and statistical calculations, etc. These functions make it possible to build applications that perform very sophisticated business functions such as forecasting, inventory management, production scheduling, securities valuation, etc. Almost any type of calculation you will need to perform in a decision-support or business-modeling application is included. The DScript language is the glue you use to combine primitives into useful applications. However, it is the primitives that give DScript its power.