Session Object Members in SuiteScript 2.1 Runtime Module

The Session Object in the SuiteScript 2.1 runtime module is crucial for managing user-specific data during script execution. This includes storing and retrieving session key-value pairs, which can be essential for maintaining information across multiple calls.

What Are Session Object Members?

The Session object is part of the N/runtime module and offers methods to interact with user-defined session data. Here’s a quick look at its capabilities:

Methods

Usage Scenarios

The Session object is primarily used in server scripts to persist data throughout the session lifecycle. This can be particularly useful in cases like:

• User Preferences: Store user-specific settings that can be accessed later.
• Temporary Data Storage: Keep temporary data that doesn't need to be stored in a database but should persist across different stages of script execution.

Example Usage

Here’s a simple example demonstrating how to use the Session methods:

1define(['N/runtime'], function(runtime) {
2    function setUserPreference() {
3        var session = runtime.getCurrentSession();
4        session.set({ key: 'theme', value: 'dark' });
5    }
6 
7    function getUserPreference() {
8        var session = runtime.getCurrentSession();
9        var theme = session.get({ key: 'theme' });
10        log.debug('User Theme Preference: ', theme);
11    }
12});

In this example, a theme preference is set and retrieved using the Session object methods.

Key Takeaways

• The Session object allows for tracking and managing user session data securely.
• Utilize set and get methods to handle user-specific information.
• Best suited for server scripts where user interaction affects processing.

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