This blog post aims to offer an array of alternatives to the frequently used `console.log` debugging strategy in JavaScript. While `console.log` is a valuable tool in a developer's arsenal, it's not always the most efficient or comprehensive method for identifying and resolving bugs in your code. Broadening your debugging toolkit can significantly streamline your debugging process, making coding more efficient.

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The blog post aims to offer an array of alternatives to the frequently used debugging strategy in JavaScript. Debugging is the key to ensuring the quality of your code, no matter the size or complexity. The longer a bug goes undetected or unresolved, the more time and resources it will drain.

Beyond Console.log: Debugging Techniques In JavaScript

Using console.table for more readable logging

Debugging with the JavaScript 'debugger' keyword

Using JSON.stringify for logging complex objects

Profiling JavaScript performance with console.time

Monitoring all events with monitorEvents() in DevTools

<p>Didn’t know about monitorEvents! I’ll give it try.</p>
<p>I use the debugger keyword quite often. I’m surprised not many developers seem to know it. It’s very handy.</p>
