Exploring MapReduce Script Context Objects in NetSuite
In this blog, I won’t dive into the script functions of a MapReduce script. Instead, I'll explain the context objects within each stage of the script, helping you understand their significance for better script performance and reliability in NetSuite. Writing a script isn’t just about making it work; it’s about making it efficient, scalable, and robust. Knowing when and how to use each context object lets you optimize usage, handle errors gracefully, and ensure consistent execution even if interruptions occur. This approach will help you better leverage the properties and methods available at each stage - getInputData, map, reduce, and summarize—for more effective scripting in NetSuite. 1. getInputData Context Object: (inputContext): The `inputContext` object is utilized in the `getInputData(inputContext)` function, helping to load data for further stages. Its properties allow the script to check if it's being restarted and reference specific input data sources. Properti...