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Debug Guide

The document advises against using console.log for debugging JavaScript, highlighting its limitations such as cluttering the console and lack of context. It suggests four more effective alternatives: console.table() for structured output, console.trace() for tracking log origins, debugger for pausing execution, and performance.now() for measuring execution time. The author encourages developers to adopt these tools for a more efficient debugging process.

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Debug Guide

The document advises against using console.log for debugging JavaScript, highlighting its limitations such as cluttering the console and lack of context. It suggests four more effective alternatives: console.table() for structured output, console.trace() for tracking log origins, debugger for pausing execution, and performance.now() for measuring execution time. The author encourages developers to adopt these tools for a more efficient debugging process.

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🛑 STOP using console.

log
for debugging! 🚫

Akshay
@akshay-bendaadi
There are better, more
efficient ways to debug your
JavaScript code. 🔥
Let’s explore 4 powerful alternatives
that will make debugging faster,
smarter, and cleaner!🚀

Akshay
@akshay-bendadi
Why console.log() is Holding
You Back!

1. Spams your console with endless logs.

2. No timestamps or context—just raw text.

3. Doesn’t reveal the function call stack.

4. Struggles with debugging async functions.

5. Requires manual cleanup before deployment.

Akshay
@akshay-bendadi
Try console.table() for a clearer view!
Issue: Logging objects & arrays looks messy in the
console.
Solution: Use console.table() for structured
output!

Akshay
@akshay-bendadi
console.trace() – Find Where the Log
Came From
Issue: Ever wondered where your log was
triggered?
Solution: Use console.table() for structured
output!

Akshay
@akshay-bendadi
debugger – The Ultimate Debugging
Tool
Issue: Manually logging values takes too much
effort.
Solution: Use debugger; to pause execution and
inspect everything!

Akshay
@akshay-bendadi
performance.now() – Measure
Execution Time
Issue: Not sure which part of your code is slow?
Solution: Use performance.now() to measure
execution time.

Akshay
@akshay-bendadi
🚀 Stop Spamming console.log() –
Debug Like a Pro!

console.table() – Visualize objects & arrays like a pro

console.trace() – See the full call stack instantly

debugger; – Pause execution & inspect variables

step by step
performance.now() – Accurately measure execution
time

Akshay
@akshay-bendadi
Thank You
Thank You !
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