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Where does SSJs code need to be enclosed?
Let’s take a look at a simple SSJS code that we can use to solve the above requirement: The SSJS code must be enclosed within a
What can I do with SSJs in script activities?
Let’s say we have 2 Data Extensions as follows: Now the company has a requirement to have the EventDetailsDE updated every night with the Coupon information for each Event ID: This can be easily achieved with a fairly simple script in SSJS as shown in the following section.
How do you do a loop in JavaScript?
Start at 1 and repeat the following in a loop until you reach the number defined in the RowCount variable: display the current index and the name of the OrderItem found in the referring row from the results of the LookupRows function. Increase the index by one and repeat the process.
When do you stop the loop in JavaScript?
In JavaScript, the ++ notation is the increment operator, which means that i++ is exactly the same thing as i = i+1. The script will stop looping once the index reaches the number defined in the counter ( rows.length ). Here’s the script: [ click here to see the code on Github]
Where do I use SSJs in Marketing Cloud?
In Marketing Cloud SSJS, we use functions primarily from Platform and the Core Libraries. Do watch out for more articles about these topics on Greg’s site and HowToSFMC.com coming up in the near future!
What can I do with SSJs in Automation Studio?
You can also refer to the official Salesforce SSJS documentation for Marketing Cloud for all the functions available under Platform and Core libraries. Now that you have an idea about SSJS, let’s dive into Script Activities in Automation Studio. What is a Script Activity?