How to call a RESTlet from a script without the authorization header

Context Often, in NetSuite, we find ourselves needing to invoke a RESTlet from another script. Typically, this requires using the N/https module, which prevents the direct use of the script’s internal URL. Instead, we’re faced with setting up an authorization Header in the RESTlet, a task both intricate and demanding in terms of maintenance. In order… Continue reading How to call a RESTlet from a script without the authorization header

Harnessing the Power of Test-Driven Development (TDD): A Suitelet Walkthrough

Originating from the principles of Extreme Programming in the late 1990s, Test-Driven Development (TDD) has revolutionized the way we build software, championing a forward-thinking approach that prioritizes testing at the heart of development. With Test-Driven Development (TDD), developers write tests before functional code in short, iterative cycles of testing and development. TDD may appear counterintuitive… Continue reading Harnessing the Power of Test-Driven Development (TDD): A Suitelet Walkthrough

A SuiteScript Developer’s Guide to Effective Unit Testing with Jest

The Importance of Unit Testing Unit testing is a valuable method within the software development lifecycle that helps ensure the code you create is robust, reliable, and maintainable. Unit tests are essentially small, simple “units” of code that isolate and test specific functionality within an application to ensure each component operates as intended. The goal… Continue reading A SuiteScript Developer’s Guide to Effective Unit Testing with Jest

System Notes Show That a Customer Changed Its Own Status

An existing customer fills out the Online Customer Form on the user’s website or Customer Center page. Since there is already an existing record in NetSuite for the customer and the Online Form he fills out handles Duplicate Detection that allows record updates, the customer may inadvertently change their Status (and some other information like… Continue reading System Notes Show That a Customer Changed Its Own Status

Employee Labor Cost Search in Netsuite

In NetSuite, tracking employee labor costs is crucial for project profitability analysis and accurate financial reporting. One effective way to achieve this is through a saved search focused on time entries (or time bills). By using SuiteScript, you can dynamically retrieve the labor cost associated with a specific project. The following code snippet demonstrates how… Continue reading Employee Labor Cost Search in Netsuite

SuiteCloud Development Framework (SDF) Key Features

The SuiteCloud Development Framework (SDF) is a powerful toolset within NetSuite that allows developers to build, deploy, and manage custom applications efficiently. It enhances the SuiteCloud platform by providing a structured approach to developing SuiteScript, SuiteTalk, and SuiteCommerce solutions, streamlining the development lifecycle. 1) Modular Architecture: SDF supports a modular approach to development, allowing developers… Continue reading SuiteCloud Development Framework (SDF) Key Features

Triggering a User Event Script Using a Scheduled Script in NetSuite for Lead and Prospect Converted Customer

Introduction In NetSuite, automation of business processes is crucial for maintaining an efficient workflow. One such use case involves triggering a User Event Script when a customer record changes from a lead or prospect stage to a customer stage, specifically during conversions that indicate a business deal (e.g., “Closed Won” status). This article will walk… Continue reading Triggering a User Event Script Using a Scheduled Script in NetSuite for Lead and Prospect Converted Customer

Suitelet Scripts as XML Definitions

You can import suitelet script objects from a target NetSuite account into your SuiteCloud projects for SuiteCloud Development Framework (SDF). Suitelets are extensions of the SuiteScript API that give developers the ability to build custom NetSuite pages and backend logic. Suitelets are server-side scripts that operate in a request-response model. They are invoked by HTTP… Continue reading Suitelet Scripts as XML Definitions

Client Scripts as XML Definitions

You can import client scripts from a target NetSuite account into your SuiteCloud projects. Client Scripts are generally used to validate user-entered data, and to auto-populate fields or sublists when triggered by various form events. There are 12 client event types that can trigger the execution of your client scripts: pageInit saveRecord validateField fieldChanged postSourcing… Continue reading Client Scripts as XML Definitions