Functions are modules of code that are used for accomplishing a certain task programmatically.
With few exceptions, functions can be used in the following JavaScript code panels in interactions:
- Pre-Process Code
- Post-Process Code
- Process User Response
For info on the order of operations (i.e., which code is run when), see this section.
Requirements
Your custom JavaScript code should be compatible with ES5, i.e., ECMAScript 5 (2009). There is an exception: The toLocaleString method isn't supported.
Also, your custom JavaScript code must complete within 5 seconds. Otherwise, it times out, and the execution flow continues on as per the order of operations.
Important notes
- Function names are case-sensitive in the JavaScript.
- Functions require the
botContext.prefix. - Functions are scoped ONLY for the JavaScript panel in which they appear.