Debugging SuiteCommerce Advanced (SCA) using browser DevTools is essential for efficient troubleshooting and development. Here are key techniques:
1. **Inspecting Models and Collections**
SCA relies heavily on Backbone.js models and collections. Use the **Console** and **Sources** panels to view data structures in real-time. By setting breakpoints in JavaScript files, you can pause execution to inspect values within models or collections, allowing you to see if data is loading and behaving as expected.
2. **Analyzing Module Loading with Network Panel**
Since SCA follows AMD (Asynchronous Module Definition) patterns, modules load dynamically. In the **Network** panel, filter requests by “JS” to observe which modules are loading. You can track and troubleshoot missing or duplicated module loads and optimize loading times.
3. **Utilizing Console for Dynamic Testing**
The **Console** panel is ideal for testing JavaScript snippets and experimenting with variables and functions. You can manually trigger certain actions (e.g., adding an item to the cart) to test functionality without altering the codebase, which speeds up debugging workflows.
4. **CSS Debugging with Elements Panel**
SCA customizes styling through Sass and CSS. The **Elements** panel allows you to inspect, modify, and test styles directly in the browser to identify and fix layout issues. Once you confirm changes work, they can be integrated into the main SCSS files.
5. **Identifying JavaScript Errors**
Track errors in the **Console** and **Sources** panels. Errors specific to SCA or NetSuite scripts often contain unique identifiers, helping developers locate issues within custom or core SCA modules.
Using these DevTools features, developers can troubleshoot efficiently, fine-tune SCA’s performance, and improve user experience across devices.