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print Function

Overview

The print function is a server-side tool designed to display the values of variables in the output, similar to console.log() in client-side JavaScript.

Function Definition 

function print(name, variable_to_print) {
  // Function to print variable values
}

Usage Example 

import { print } from "./modules.js"

print("x", x); // Where "x" is the name of the print and x is any variable.

In this example, print is used to display the value of the variable x. The first argument "x" is a string representing the name of the print, which can be any descriptive string.

Notes

  • The print function requires two mandatory arguments:
    • The first argument is a string that serves as the name or label for the print.
    • The second argument is the variable whose value needs to be printed.
  • It is important to use the print function instead of console.log() or console.error() in the JsRates editor, as console.log() and console.error() are not supported.
  • This function is particularly useful for debugging purposes, allowing you to track the values of variables during the execution of your code on the JsRates server.

The print function enhances the debugging process by providing a server-side equivalent to console.log(), ensuring developers can monitor variable states effectively.