SuiteScript Stories

SuiteScript Stories

By Eric T GrubaughTechnology
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SuiteScript Stories episodes

  • Automated Testing in NetSuite with David Barr

    I have a conversation with David Barr about Assurance, his automated testing app for NetSuite.

    We discuss:

    • David's career experiences with automated testing, or the lack thereof
    • the technical designs and challenges of building Assurance
    • obstacles SuiteScript developers face with automated testing
    • how building a React app within NetSuite is less complicated than you might think

      • This episode is made possible by the members of the Sustainable SuiteScript community. We are a community of NetSuite admins and developers who help each other build skills, confidence, and professional networks.

      You can join hundreds of other NetSuite developers who receive regular lessons and ideas directly from me for free by signing up at https://sustainablesuitescript.com/.

      38 min
    • Generative AI in NetSuite with Tim Dietrich

      In the latest episode of the SuiteScript Stories podcast, I have a conversation with Tim Dietrich about his evolving opinion on generative AI.

      We discuss:

      • Tim's recent experimentation with the N/llm SuiteScript module
      • how the NetSuite LLM interacts (or doesn't) with account-specific data
      • the power and responsibility of working with LLMs

        • This episode is made possible by the members of the Sustainable SuiteScript community. We are a community of NetSuite admins and developers who help each other build skills, confidence, and professional networks.

        You can join hundreds of other NetSuite developers who receive regular lessons and ideas directly from me for free by signing up at https://sustainablesuitescript.com/.

        43 min
      • Career Resiliency with Lauren Polasek

        In the latest episode of the SuiteScript Stories podcast, I have a conversation with Lauren Polasek, Finance Systems Administrator and NetSuite User Group guru.

        We discuss:

        • Lauren's NetSuite journey without formal education
        • how to build community and network in a small niche like NetSuite
        • how to add resiliency to your career through skill diversification
        • why you should check out your nearest NetSuite regional user group

          • This episode is made possible by the members of the Sustainable SuiteScript community. We are a community of NetSuite admins and developers who help each other build skills, confidence, and professional networks.

          You can join hundreds of other NetSuite developers who receive regular lessons and ideas directly from me for free by signing up at https://sustainablesuitescript.com/.

          1 hr
        • Environment Tracking in git for NetSuite Developers

          I cover my approach to tracking what's deployed in a NetSuite account using SDF and source control.

          I discuss:

          • how to create snapshots of what is deployed in an account
          • where to store those snapshots in your repository
          • what storing them this way allows you to do
          • why you can't expect your main branch to match your Production account
          • who this approach is and is not a fit for

            • This episode is made possible by the members of the Sustainable SuiteScript community. We are a community of NetSuite admins and developers who help each other build skills, confidence, and professional networks.

            You can join hundreds of other NetSuite developers who receive regular lessons and ideas directly from me for free by signing up at https://sustainablesuitescript.com/.

            16 min
          • Source Control Advice for NetSuite Developers

            Over the past year, I've worked with many clients on source control usage for NetSuite development; I reflect on those projects, and distill those observations down into actionable advice.

            I cover:

            • getting started with source control
            • choosing a branching strategy
            • why you can't expect your main branch to match your Production account
            • why source control won't solve your collision problems
            • not using your repository as a project management tool
            • why I don't want NetSuite to build a source control feature

              • This episode is made possible by the members of the Sustainable SuiteScript community. We are a community of NetSuite admins and developers who help each other build skills, confidence, and professional networks.

              You can join hundreds of other NetSuite developers who receive regular lessons and ideas directly from me for free by signing up at https://sustainablesuitescript.com/.

              24 min
            • SuperTraining Interview

              I have a conversation with Cris, director of the SuperTraining learning site. Cris' passion for teaching is infectious, and it comes through in our conversation. We discuss:

              • Cris' passion for training and sharing knowledge with as many people as possible
              • how SuperTraining can train NetSuite users of all roles
              • Cris' background in Hollywood and love for education
              • where NetSuite might go with AI and how that might impact us
              • advice for building a wide variety of new skills

                • This episode is made possible by the members of the Sustainable SuiteScript community. We are a community of NetSuite admins and developers who help each other build skills, confidence, and professional networks.

                You can join hundreds of other NetSuite developers who receive regular lessons and ideas directly from me for free by signing up at https://sustainablesuitescript.com/.

                53 min
              • Isabella Romanazzi Interview

                I have a conversation with Isabella Romanazzi, Director of NetSuite Recruitment at SystemsAccountants. We discuss:

                • Isabella's journey into recruiting
                • her observations of trends in the current NetSuite job market
                • her advice for NetSuite job seekers and employers alike
                • her passion for networking events

                  • This episode is made possible by the members of the Sustainable SuiteScript community. We are a community of NetSuite admins and developers who help each other build skills, confidence, and professional networks.

                  You can join hundreds of other NetSuite developers who receive regular lessons and ideas directly from me for free by signing up at https://sustainablesuitescript.com/.

                  43 min
                • Eric's Developer Journey

                  I share my backstory, including:

                  • Learning to write code on a calculator
                  • Changing my mind halfway through a college degree
                  • Starting out in government contracting
                  • Transitioning cluelessly into NetSuite and JavaScript
                  • Getting fired from a NetSuite developer job

                    • This episode is made possible by the members of the Sustainable SuiteScript community. We are a community of NetSuite admins and developers who help each other build skills, confidence, and professional networks.

                    You can join hundreds of other NetSuite developers who receive regular lessons and ideas directly from me for free by signing up at https://sustainablesuitescript.com/.

                    30 min
                  • Fond Farewell to Tim

                    We say farewell to Tim as he saunters off into the sunset toward his next adventure. On his way out, we discuss:

                    • more SuiteQL FAQs
                    • Tim's reasons for moving on
                    • what's next for Tim's products and services

                      • This episode is made possible by the members of the Sustainable SuiteScript community. We are a community of NetSuite admins and developers who help each other build skills, confidence, and professional networks.

                      You can join hundreds of other NetSuite developers who receive regular lessons and ideas directly from me for free by signing up at https://sustainablesuitescript.com/.

                      1 hr 2 min
                    • The Anchor Group Interview

                      Jacob Terneus (CEO) and Caleb Schmitz (CRO) of The Anchor Group about their lengthy experience working with SuiteCommerce.

                      • the challenges and skills required for ecommerce roles
                      • the evolution of Anchor Group's focus to SuiteCommerce
                      • the differences between various ecommerce solutions
                      • the benefits of knowledge sharing and training within a company

                        • This episode is made possible by the members of the Sustainable SuiteScript community. We are a community of NetSuite admins and developers who help each other build skills, confidence, and professional networks.

                        You can join hundreds of other NetSuite developers who receive regular lessons and ideas directly from me for free by signing up at https://sustainablesuitescript.com/.

                        1 hr 4 min

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                      Connecting the NetSuite development community, discussing the technical and business aspects of SuiteScript development through interviews and conversations.