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JavaScript Node.js Basics (2014) Introduction to Node.js The Console

Posted by Thomas Katalenas
Thomas Katalenas
11,033 Points

how to use the dir method

i just am not sure, i tried to look up on google what dir method was.

app.js 
var name = "Andrew";
var details = { favouriteLanguage: "JavaScript", age: 31, children: 2.4 } 
var errorMessage = "Something bad has occurred";
console.log(name);

console.log(details);

2 Answers

Per Karlsson
Per Karlsson
12,683 Points
Per Karlsson
Per Karlsson
12,683 Points

Hello Thomas,

The dir method is also part of the console. Try appending dir instead of log at the end of console and see what happens.

Regards, Per

Thomas Katalenas
Thomas Katalenas
11,033 Points
Thomas Katalenas
Thomas Katalenas
11,033 Points

oh wow, thank you. I noticed you, are at the same level as me points wise