SuiteScript Debugging Tests

Introduction to SuiteScript Debugging

Debugging SuiteScript tests is crucial for identifying and resolving issues in your code. By using Chrome DevTools in conjunction with Jest, you can effectively troubleshoot and enhance your SuiteScript applications. In this guide, we'll walk through the steps to set up and use these tools for debugging.

Setting Up Your Environment

Before you can start debugging, ensure you have Node.js and Jest installed. Jest is a popular testing framework that works well with SuiteScript. You will also need Chrome installed on your machine.

To install Jest, run the following command in your terminal:

Once installed, you can configure Jest by adding a jest.config.js file in your project root with the necessary settings for your SuiteScript environment.

Launching Chrome DevTools for Debugging

To start debugging your SuiteScript tests with Chrome DevTools, you need to run Jest in a way that allows you to attach a debugger. This can be done using the following command:

This command starts Jest in debug mode. Open Chrome and enter chrome://inspect in the address bar. You should see your Jest process listed. Click on 'Inspect' to open the DevTools.

Using Breakpoints and Inspecting Code

With Chrome DevTools open, you can set breakpoints in your code by clicking on the line numbers in the 'Sources' tab. This allows you to pause execution and inspect variables, view call stacks, and evaluate expressions in real-time.

Here is an example of setting a breakpoint in a SuiteScript function:

When the code execution hits the debugger statement, it will pause, allowing you to inspect the current state.

Conclusion and Best Practices

Debugging SuiteScript tests with Chrome DevTools and Jest provides a powerful way to understand and troubleshoot your code. Remember to incrementally test your functions and use console.log() for additional insights. Always aim to write clean and maintainable code to minimize debugging needs.