HTTP Client Response in SuiteScript N/http Module

The client HTTP response or status code is essential for understanding the outcome of API calls made using the SuiteScript N/http module. This property is read-only, ensuring that its value cannot be modified post-assignment, providing integrity for status reporting.

What is the Client HTTP Response?

The response code indicates the status of the client's HTTP request. It can inform developers whether the request was successful or if an error occurred, guiding further actions based on the returned status.

Syntax Overview

Here's a brief look at how to access the HTTP response code:

1// Sample SuiteScript to get the HTTP client response
2var response = http.get({
3    url: 'http://www.google.com'
4});
5log.debug({
6    title: 'Client Response Code',
7    details: response.code
8});

In this code snippet, the http.get() method is utilized to perform an HTTP GET request. The response object contains the property code, which holds the status code of the HTTP response. Utilize log.debug to examine the response code during development.

Error Handling

Attempting to modify this property will result in the READ_ONLY_PROPERTY error:

• Error Code: READ_ONLY_PROPERTY
• Thrown If: You attempted to edit this property.

Key Features of the ClientResponse Object

• Type: number (read-only)
• Module: N/http Module
• Parent Object: http.ClientResponse

This read-only characteristic is crucial as it ensures developers can only retrieve response codes, reinforcing reliable error handling and proper logging of client interactions.

Additional Resources

For more comprehensive examples and deeper insights into other methods and object members, refer to the N/http module documentation, which provides extensive support for HTTP communications in NetSuite scripting.

Key Takeaways

• The client HTTP response code is read-only, crucial for monitoring API status.
• Errors like READ_ONLY_PROPERTY occur if there is an attempt to modify this property.
• The N/http module is effective for making HTTP requests in SuiteScript.

Source: This article is based on Oracle's official NetSuite documentation.