How to Configure the JavaScript Code Activity in Adobe Campaign Classic

Adobe Campaign Classic’s JavaScript Code activity is the workflow activity for running JavaScript code; configure it by adding the activity to the workflow and entering the required script in its JavaScript code field. It is distinct from the SQL code activity, which is for SQL scripts. Adobe groups both activities in its SQL code and JavaScript code activity documentation.

JavaScript Code and SQL Code

Select JavaScript code for an operation written in JavaScript. Select SQL code for an operation written as a SQL script.

Do not treat the two activities as interchangeable. Choose the activity that matches the code being executed.

Configure the JavaScript Code Activity

You would say what there is to set up in JavaScript activity. But anyway here we go:

• Open the workflow.
• Add a JavaScript code activity at the point where the script is required.
• Open the activity.
• Enter the JavaScript code in the activity’s JavaScript code field.
• Confirm the configuration and save the workflow.

Keep the first version of a script narrow and testable. Add unrelated processing in separate activities rather than combining several independent operations into one long script.

Practical Workflow Layout

A simple workflow layout can isolate custom code from surrounding processing:

Preparation activity
 |
JavaScript Code activity
 |
Next workflow activity

For example, use one activity to prepare the workflow before the script and another activity for the next required operation. Keeping the JavaScript in its own activity makes the custom code easier to locate and revise.

Troubleshoot Script Failures

When a workflow fails at a JavaScript Code activity, review the code entered in that activity before changing unrelated workflow logic. Start with the smallest intended operation, then add remaining processing in small changes.

Use separate JavaScript Code activities for unrelated operations. A script with one identifiable responsibility is easier to review than a single script that combines several independent tasks.

Scope the Script Carefully

Use the JavaScript Code activity for JavaScript processing and use the SQL code activity for SQL processing. Keep the code clearly scoped to the operation the activity is intended to perform.

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