HTTP DELETE Method in SuiteScript for Asynchronous Requests

The HTTP DELETE method in SuiteScript allows developers to send asynchronous HTTP DELETE requests, effectively managing resource deletions from a server. This feature is critical for applications that need to handle resource management dynamically.

Method Description

This method sends an HTTP DELETE request and returns a Promise object, which represents the eventual success or failure of the asynchronous operation. It's important to note that this method is available for both client and server scripts.

Important Points:

• If the connection to the server takes longer than 5 seconds, it will time out.
• The method does not function in unauthenticated client-side contexts.

Syntax

The following code example demonstrates how to use the http.delete.promise method:

1var headerObj = {
2    name: 'Accept-Language',
3    value: 'en-us'
4};
5 
6http.delete.promise({
7    url: 'http://www.mytestwebsite.com',
8    headers: headerObj
9})
10    .then(function(response){
11        log.debug({
12            title: 'Response',
13            details: response
14        });
15    })
16    .catch(function onRejected(reason) {
17        log.debug({
18            title: 'Invalid Request: ',
19            details: reason
20        });
21    });

Governance

Using this method consumes 10 governance units, so it is essential to manage your script’s governance effectively to avoid hitting limits.

Related Topics

• N/http Module
• SuiteScript 2.x Modules
• Promise Object

Who This Affects

• Developers: Those implementing server or client-side scripts.
• Administrators: Individuals overseeing SuiteScript governance and usage.

Key Takeaways

• The HTTP DELETE method allows asynchronous deletion of resources.
• Returns a Promise object for handling response callbacks efficiently.
• It costs 10 governance units per call.
• Works in both client and server scripts but not in unauthenticated contexts.

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