SuiteScript Tutorial - How to use it and why use it?

What you will learn:

1. What SuiteScript is?
2. How to create a Script record in NetSuite?
3. How to write and upload a JavaScript file?
4. How to run your scripts?
5. How to turn off your scripts?
6. Where to go next?

What is SuiteScript? Why learn it?

• SuiteScript is a JavaScript-based application programming interface that gives developers the ability to extend NetSuite.
• SuiteScript Feature:

1. Standards-based code platform that adds powerful validation.
2. Enables creation of from-end interfaces on the fly.
3. Allows custom back-end development to meet specialized needs.

• Why should you learn it?
  • So you can tailor NetSuite's functionality to better fit your business.
  • So you can improve user-friendliness.
  • So you can get a promotion at your company.
  • So you can become an office superhero.

What do I need to know to start?

• This class is intended for NetSuite administrators. In other words, you should be using the "administrator" role in NetSuite.
• If you're not using the "administrator" role, additional setup may be required.
• You should have some familiarity with using NetSuite and navigating the menus.
• You should have some familiarity with JavaScript.

Step 1: Get a good text editor

• Mac: Text Wrangler.
• Windows: Notepad++

Step 2: NetSuite Setup

• SuiteScript must be enabled in your NetSuite account.
• Enable both "Client SuiteScript" and "Server SuiteScript".

Step 3: Write Scripts and Upload to file cabinet.

Step 4: Create Script Record.

choose "client" type

add script information.

Save. You will get your first SuiteScripts available.

Create new contact, you will get alert message.