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 identifies bottlenecks.
- Audit & Compliance: Provides a history of actions performed by scripts.
N/log is highly recommended, though not strictly “necessary.” Without it, debugging becomes difficult, requiring alternative methods like using return statements or storing logs in custom records. While NetSuite provides built-in execution logs, using N/log gives developers more control over what gets logged and when.
For efficient troubleshooting and maintainable scripts, leveraging N/log is a best practice in SuiteScript 2.1.