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console.
log is a function in JavaScript that outputs a
message to the browser's console. It's commonly used for debugging, displaying values, or verifying program flow. Where You See It In browsers: You can see the output in the Developer Tools Console (shortcut: F12 or Ctrl+Shift+I and go to the Console tab). In Node.js: The output will appear in the terminal or command prompt. Example javascript Copy code console.log("Hello, World!"); When run, this will print: Copy code Hello, World! Use Cases 1. Debugging: To see variable values or execution flow. javascript Copy code let x = 10; console.log("The value of x is:", x); // Outputs: The value of x is: 10 2. Testing Small Code Snippets: javascript Copy code console.log(2 + 3); // Outputs: 5 3. Displaying Informational Messages: javascript Copy code console.log("Processing complete!"); It's an essential tool for JavaScript developers!
console.log("Let's build a pyramid using JavaScript
basics:"); console.log(" # "); console.log(" ### "); console.log(" ##### "); console.log(" ####### "); console.log("#########"); One of the most important concepts in programming is variables. A variable points to a specific memory address that stores a value. Variables are given a name which can be used throughout your code to access that value. Declaring a variable means giving it a name. In JavaScript, this is often done with the let keyword. For example, here is how you would declare a hello variable: Example Code let hello; Variable naming follows specific rules: names can include letters, numbers, dollar signs, and underscores, but cannot contain spaces and must not begin with a number. Use the let keyword to declare a variable called character. Note: It is common practice to end statements in JavaScript with a semicolon. ;
Here's how you can declare a variable called character
using the let keyword in JavaScript: javascript Copy code let character; Explanation: 1. let: This keyword is used to declare a variable. It allows you to assign a value to the variable later. 2. Variable Name (character): The variable is named character. o It follows the rules: Starts with a letter. Contains only valid characters (letters, numbers, $, or _). No spaces or special characters. 3. Semicolon (;): It marks the end of the statement. While not mandatory in JavaScript, it is a good practice. At this point, the variable character exists but doesn't hold any value (it's undefined). You can assign a value to it later: javascript Copy code character = 'A'; console.log(character); // Outputs: A let character; character = 'A'; console.log(character); // Outputs: A
let character; character = 'A'; console.log(character); // Outputs: A
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