In SuiteScript development, it’s often necessary to distinguish between different environments, such as production, sandbox, or release preview. This distinction is crucial for ensuring that certain operations are only performed in the appropriate environment. One effective way to achieve this is by using the isProduction function. This article explores the functionality and benefits of the isProduction function in SuiteScript.… Continue reading Determining the Environment in SuiteScript: The isProduction Function
Author: Amal Biju Thomas
The Importance of Using “use strict”; in SuiteScript
In the realm of SuiteScript, ensuring code quality and preventing common pitfalls is crucial for developing robust and maintainable applications. One effective way to achieve this is by using the “use strict”; directive. This article explores the benefits of incorporating “use strict”; in your SuiteScript code. What is “use strict”;? “use strict”; is a directive introduced in ECMAScript 5 (ES5) that… Continue reading The Importance of Using “use strict”; in SuiteScript
Handling Errors in SuiteScript: A Closer Look at context.write
In the world of SuiteScript, efficient error handling is crucial for maintaining robust and reliable applications. One of the key methods used for this purpose is context.write. This method allows developers to capture and log error details, ensuring that issues are promptly identified and addressed. Understanding context.write The context.write method is used to write data to the script execution… Continue reading Handling Errors in SuiteScript: A Closer Look at context.write
Explanation for Common API Response Codes
When working with APIs, response codes are essential for understanding the outcome of a request. Here’s a quick guide to some of the most common HTTP response codes and what they mean: Informational 100 Continue – The server received the request headers and is waiting for the body. 101 Switching Protocols – The client requested… Continue reading Explanation for Common API Response Codes
Efficiently Setting Multiple Field Values in NetSuite Using an Object and a Loop
When working with NetSuite SuiteScript, you may need to set multiple field values on a record efficiently. Instead of calling setValue repeatedly, you can streamline your code by storing the field-value pairs in an object and iterating through them using a for loop. A common way to set multiple field values on a record looks… Continue reading Efficiently Setting Multiple Field Values in NetSuite Using an Object and a Loop
Understanding the N/log Module in SuiteScript 2.1: Is It Necessary?
The N/log module in SuiteScript 2.1 is essential for debugging and tracking script execution in NetSuite. It provides structured logging capabilities that help developers capture important information during script execution. Why Use the N/log Module? Debugging & Troubleshooting: Helps identify issues by logging variables, errors, and execution flow. Performance Monitoring: Tracks script execution times and… Continue reading Understanding the N/log Module in SuiteScript 2.1: Is It Necessary?
Understanding try-catch-finally in JavaScript
Error handling is a crucial aspect of writing robust JavaScript code. The try-catch-finally statement provides a structured way to handle runtime errors, ensuring that your application remains stable. Syntax of try-catch-finally: try { // Code that may throw an error } catch (error) { // Code to handle the error }… Continue reading Understanding try-catch-finally in JavaScript
Extracting Domain from Email Addresses
When preparing a CSV file for import, it’s often useful to extract the domain from email addresses to analyze customer data, group accounts, or validate records. Instead of manually separating email domains, an advanced Excel formula can automatically extract them. Assuming Column A contains email addresses (e.g., john.doe@example.com), use this formula: =RIGHT(A2, LEN(A2) – FIND(“@”,… Continue reading Extracting Domain from Email Addresses
Splitting Full Name into First and Last Name
When preparing a CSV file for import, especially in systems like NetSuite, Salesforce, or other CRMs, data often needs to be structured correctly. One common issue is having a full name in one column while requiring separate First Name and Last Name columns. Instead of manually splitting names, an advanced Excel formula can automatically extract… Continue reading Splitting Full Name into First and Last Name
Mass Update Script in NetSuite to Load and Save Records
Mass updates in NetSuite allow administrators to process large volumes of records efficiently. If you need to load and save records without making any modifications, a simple Mass Update script like the one below can accomplish the task. This can be useful for scenarios where records need to be re-validated, reprocessed, or updated indirectly by… Continue reading Mass Update Script in NetSuite to Load and Save Records