SuiteTalk (Web Services) Platform Guide - NetSuite

SuiteTalk Platform OverviewNetSuite WSDL Versioning12NetSuite WSDL VersioningThe following topics provide information on NetSuite WSDL versioning, upgrading to a newWSDL version, and things to consider when your NetSuite account is upgraded. If you are newto SuiteTalk development, it is recommended that you read these topics in order:• Understanding NetSuite Versioning and WSDL Versioning• Upgrading WSDL Versions• Testing After a NetSuite Upgrade• Supporting Existing WSDL VersionsNote: Also see the SuiteTalk archives in the NetSuite Developer Resources section of theNetSuite Web site. This section contains all supported WSDL versions andsupporting documentation.Understanding NetSuite Versioning and WSDL VersioningThe naming convention for NetSuite versions and WSDL versions are the same. For example,when NetSuite releases Version 2011 Release 2, there is an accompanying 2011_2 version of theWSDL, as shown in the following WSDL URL:https://webservices.netsuite.com/wsdl/v2012_1_0/netsuite.wsdlNetSuite WSDL versioning denotes:• the major version: v2012_1• the minor or patch version: _0Generally speaking, the WSDL version that accompanies a NetSuite release incorporates muchof the new functionality offered in the NetSuite upgrade. For example, if new workflows or newrecords are introduced in a NetSuite upgrade, the accompanying WSDL often includes newoperations or records to support the NetSuite enhancements. In some releases, a new WSDLalso includes enhancements to the SuiteTalk platform itself. These enhancements areindependent of NetSuite product enhancements.Be aware that when your NetSuite account is upgraded, you do not need to upgrade yourWSDL to the supporting NetSuite version. For example, you may still use WSDL version2009_1 against a NetSuite account that has been upgraded to version 2012_1. For moreinformation, see Upgrading WSDL Versions.With each new release of NetSuite (and new WSDL version), it is recommended that you readthe SuiteTalk portion of the Sneak Peeks and the Release Notes that come with the release.These documents list all of the new functionality and any schema bug fixes offered in the latestWSDL.SuiteTalk Platform Guide