UI Scripts with empty script field

What is an UI Script?

A UI script is a client-side piece of code that executes on the user's device, typically within their web browser. As the name implies, it empowers users to customize forms and lists, introduce validations and conditions, and perform calculations to generate dynamic field values. Also, it gives control over interactions within the application, enhancing the overall user experience.

Why is leaving a UI Script empty an issue?

Leaving a UI script empty is an issue for several reasons:

• Best Practices: An empty UI script contradicts best practices since it fails to fulfill its fundamental purpose, which is to enhance user interaction through scripting.

• Green Impact: Though an empty UI script may appear insignificant on its own, when multiplied across multiple platforms and numerous users, its environmental impact becomes substantial. Every piece of code consumes resources and contributes to energy consumption on both client and server sides. As a result, leaving UI scripts empty can lead to unnecessary resource usage and energy consumption, negatively affecting the environment.

• Debugging and Maintenance: An empty UI script can complicate debugging and maintenance processes. When developers encounter an empty script, it becomes challenging to understand its intended functionality or if it was intentionally left blank. This lack of context can lead to confusion, wasted time, and potential errors when attempting to modify or troubleshoot the script.

How do I fix it?

To address this issue, it is crucial to seek help from a senior developer or someone with more experience on the project. Here are some primary approaches to handling an empty UI script:

• Consent to Ignore: Begin by investigating why the script is empty. It may serve as a placeholder for future development. Engage with the team to discuss its necessity. If the decision is to retain the script, follow these procedures:

  1. On CODA, navigate to the Issues Page.

  2. Search for the relevant UI Scripts with empty script field issue and mark it as Ignore.

• Deletion with Consent: After obtaining alignment from the team, proceed to delete the script by following these procedures:

  1. On CODA, navigate to the Issues Page.

  2. Search for the relevant UI Scripts with empty script field issue and click on the record information (located below the issue title). You will be redirected to the associated record.

  3. From there, you can safely delete the script.