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JavaScript

Posted by Gabriel Anthony Atienza
Gabriel Anthony Atienza
339 Points

when should I use document.write versus console.log?

Codecademy used console.log whereas here, its used as document.write

2 Answers

Chloe Ami
Chloe Ami
2,830 Points
Chloe Ami
Chloe Ami
2,830 Points

I'm pretty new to all this and could be completely wrong but I think console.log is when you want to save something to the console where as document.write is actually putting something on the document for all to see? I'm sure someone who knows for sure will be along shortly though :)

Joel Kraft
STAFF
Joel Kraft
Treehouse Guest Teacher
Joel Kraft
Joel Kraft
Treehouse Guest Teacher

Hi, Gabriel Anthony Atienza,

When you're learning a language, it's really important to be able to see what the values in your program are. Both console.log and document.write show values of variables, the difference is where they place those values. I'm not sure what course you're viewing on Treehouse, but in JavaScript Basics, document.write is used to put values onto a webpage, which can be a little easier to read than the small text in a console.

As you progress in your understanding of JavaScript you'll learn how professionals use these two methods. However, for now, it's enough to know that they are being used to get a clear view into how a JavaScript program works.