SuiteScript Logging Setup

Introduction to SuiteScript Logging

SuiteScript provides a powerful logging mechanism through the N/log module, allowing developers to track execution details effectively. Proper logging is crucial for debugging, monitoring, and maintaining your SuiteScript solutions.

Setting Up N/log Module

To begin using logging in your SuiteScript files, you need to import the N/log module. This module provides various functions to log messages at different levels such as DEBUG, AUDIT, ERROR, and EMERGENCY.

Logging Levels Explained

The N/log module supports several logging levels:

• DEBUG: Used for detailed technical information, mostly useful during development.
• AUDIT: Records significant actions or events for accountability and tracking.
• ERROR: Captures issues that do not stop execution but are critical to address.
• EMERGENCY: Used for very serious errors that could stop the script execution.

Implementing Logging in Your Script

Here's how you can implement logging in a SuiteScript file to track the execution flow and capture important events:

Best Practices for Using N/log

To make the most out of SuiteScript logging, consider the following best practices:

• Use appropriate logging levels for different situations to avoid cluttering logs.
• Include meaningful titles and details to make log entries more informative.
• Regularly review logs to identify and resolve potential issues early.
• Limit the use of DEBUG logs in production environments to enhance performance.

Conclusion

Effective logging is essential for maintaining robust SuiteScript applications. By utilizing the N/log module correctly, developers can ensure better tracking, debugging, and performance monitoring. This knowledge will also support transition to more advanced topics such as error logging in the next part of this series.