SuiteScript Logging Setup

Understanding SuiteScript Logging

SuiteScript is a powerful tool for customizing NetSuite applications. To efficiently track and debug your scripts, proper logging is essential. SuiteScript provides the N/log module for logging, which allows developers to track execution and identify issues during script execution.

Importing the N/log Module

Before you can start logging, you need to import the N/log module in your SuiteScript file. This module provides various logging methods to record different levels of information.

Logging Methods

The N/log module offers several methods for logging:

• log.debug(title, details): Used for logging debug-level messages.
• log.audit(title, details): Used for logging audit-level messages.
• log.error(title, details): Used for logging error-level messages.
• log.emergency(title, details): Used for logging emergency-level messages.

Each method requires a title and details parameter, where title is a short description and details provides more information about the log entry.

Example: Debug Logging

Let's look at an example of how to use the debug logging method. This is useful for tracking the flow of your script or variable values.

Best Practices for Logging

Here are some best practices to follow when using SuiteScript logging:

• Use Appropriate Log Levels: Choose the correct log level based on the severity of the message.
• Provide Clear Details: Ensure the details parameter provides sufficient context to understand the log entry.
• Avoid Logging Sensitive Data: Never log sensitive information such as passwords or personal data.
• Regular Monitoring: Regularly review logs to stay informed about script performance and issues.

Conclusion

Logging is a crucial part of SuiteScript development, enabling developers to track script execution and troubleshoot effectively. By using the N/log module, you can ensure that your scripts are running smoothly and issues are quickly identified and resolved.

In the next post, we will cover Error Logging to help you manage exceptions and handle errors gracefully in your scripts.