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  • Retrieving Ghost Data Values from Deleted Data Extension Fields

    Retrieving Ghost Data Values from Deleted Data Extension Fields

    Would you be terrified to learn that removing fields in data extension does not seem to remove their values from existing records? While working with SSJS a while ago, I discovered that the LookupRows function is able to retrieve “ghost data”.


  • SFMC Tips and Tricks Challenge

    SFMC Tips and Tricks Challenge

    Sharing the wisdom Michał Rzepka started something amazing with his #SFMCTipsAndTricksChallenge on LinkedIn in which the members of the SFMC community were asked to share 3 tips about the system. Lots of people responded already sharing great tips for beginner and advanced developers alike. So, it’s my turn to share: console.table() is great for client-side debugging While developing…


  • Creating a Journey Builder log with Data Binding in the Update Contact activity

    Creating a Journey Builder log with Data Binding in the Update Contact activity

    Data Binding Let’s assume you want to introduce some basic logging in your journeys and would want to write who entered a particular path. There’s no communication on that path and you don’t want to rely on code running while the message is prepared (some people may be opted-out after all), so you turn your…