What is console.log?

Question

What is the use of console.log?

Please explain how to use it in JavaScript, with a code example.

Answer 1

If your browser supports debugging, you can use the console.log() method to display JavaScript values.

Activate debugging in your browser with F12, and select "Console" in the debugger menu.

Console in JavaScript. Try to fix, or "debug," a non-functioning JavaScript program, and practice using the console.log() command. There are shortcuts that is going to help you to access to the JavaScript console, based on the browser that you are using:

Chrome Console Keyboard Shortcuts

Windows: Ctrl + Shift + J
Mac: Cmd + Option + J

Firefox Console Keyboard Shortcuts

Windows: Ctrl + Shift + K
Mac: Cmd + Option + K

Internet Explorer Console Keyboard Shortcuts

F12 key

Safari Console Keyboard Shortcuts

Cmd + Option + C