Tips for Testing External Suitelet Pages in NetSuite
Verify URL Accessibility:
- Test the external Suitelet URL in different browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox) to ensure it loads without errors.
- Confirm it’s accessible without login if intended (public Suitelet) or requires authentication if restricted.
Test Input Validation
- Submit forms with valid data (e.g., customer ID) and verify correct processing.
- Try invalid inputs (e.g., special characters, empty fields) to ensure error messages display properly.
Security Testing
- Ensure sensitive data (e.g., customer details) is encrypted in transit (HTTPS).
- Test unauthorized access—does it block users without proper permissions or tokens?
Performance Testing
- Measure load time for the Suitelet under normal and high traffic (e.g., 100 simultaneous requests).
- Check for timeouts or API limit breaches (e.g., governance units).
UI/UX Validation
- Confirm the page renders correctly across devices (desktop, mobile) and screen sizes.
- Test interactivity (e.g., buttons, dropdowns) for responsiveness.
Data Integration
- Verify data pulled from NetSuite (e.g., vendor records) displays accurately.
- Test data submission—does it save correctly to NetSuite records?
Error Handling
- Simulate NetSuite downtime or invalid parameters—does the Suitelet return user-friendly errors?
- Check error logging in NetSuite for troubleshooting.
Cross-Environment Testing
- Test in Sandbox first, then Production, to catch environment-specific issues (e.g., config differences).
- Validate after deployment to ensure no runtime errors.
Regression Testing
- Update the Suitelet (e.g., add a field) and retest existing functionality.
- Ensure dependent scripts or records (e.g., linked forms) remain unaffected.