javascript console log not working

Question

I am new to JS. Today I was trying to practice a little of what I've learned, and I can't get my console log to print anything. My "good morning" alert works, as well as my initial prompt question, but once I answer "yes" or "no," everything stops. Here is my code:

alert("Good morning!");

var hireMe = prompt("Are you here because you're interested in hiring me?");

if (hireMe === "yes") {
console.log("You've just made my day. Carry on.")
}

else {
    console.log("Well, I hope you're at least thinking about it.")
}

Thanks.

Is there anything at all printed in the console? What if you replace the alert with a `console.log()`? — JJJ, Nov 04 '13 at 15:04
which browser are you using ? not every browser supports console.log — Ozan Tabak, Nov 04 '13 at 15:04
Have you tried restarting your computer? I kid, I mean browser? — nullpotent, Nov 04 '13 at 15:04
Sorry, I didn't specify which browser. I am using Chrome. No, I have not tried restarting my browser. Just wanted to be sure that nothing was wrong with my syntax. — Jill, Nov 04 '13 at 15:04
Works fine in Chrome here (aside from weirdness with the `else` due to your extra line breaks). — Quentin, Nov 04 '13 at 15:05
@tymeJV - I don't see any console window appear at all. It's as if no more code is written beyond the prompt. — Jill, Nov 04 '13 at 15:06
@Quentin - thanks. Maybe it's a Chrome issue on my end, perhaps? I'll see if any updates need to be downloaded. — Jill, Nov 04 '13 at 15:06
@tymeJV - Thank you!! I did not know that. :) Thanks very much. It works fine now. — Jill, Nov 04 '13 at 15:07
Also, the console is your best friend when debugging, if you have an issue, check the console first, you'll get all the error messages there. It will save you countless hours! — tymeJV, Nov 04 '13 at 15:10
@tymeJV - I will remember that about checking the console! Thank you! — Jill, Nov 04 '13 at 15:14

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 04 '13 at 15:06

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I don't see any console window appear at all. It's as if no more code is written beyond the prompt

console.log will write to the console.

It will not cause the console window to open if it isn't already open.

You have to open your browser's console (the Developer Tools since you are using Chrome) manually.

answered Nov 04 '13 at 15:06

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Thank you. Didn't know I had to do that. :) – Jill Nov 04 '13 at 15:10

score 0 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:22

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Some browsers (IE) will crash if the developer tools (F12) are not open: How can I use console logging in Internet Explorer?

edited May 23 '17 at 12:22

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answered Nov 04 '13 at 15:06

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It's true, but it's not the cause of the problem above (I didn't vote, but just saying, that's probably it) – tymeJV Nov 04 '13 at 15:09
"once I answer "yes" or "no," everything stops." – ElGavilan Nov 04 '13 at 15:10
It's already been established in the comments that the browser is Chrome. – JJJ Nov 04 '13 at 15:10
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It hadn't been at the time this answer was given – Quentin Nov 04 '13 at 15:11
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Thank you for answering (I didn't down vote you). :) I didn't receive e-mail notifications for these additional answers (even in my spam), so I apologize that I didn't answer sooner about the browser. – Jill Nov 04 '13 at 15:11
And my answer was posted before those comments were made. – ElGavilan Nov 04 '13 at 15:11
"[..]I am using Chrome.[..] – Jill 6 mins ago" vs "answered 5 mins ago". And the answer is still wrong, regardless of when the information came in. – JJJ Nov 04 '13 at 15:12
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It takes people time to write answers. The comment almost certainly wasn't displayed when as the answer was composed. The answer is a plausible one. – Quentin Nov 04 '13 at 15:23

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Mar 05 '14 at 17:57

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IE unfortunately has this dependency where the console object gets created only when you open it (F12). So console.log tries to call the log method for the object console, and if that object is not yet created, it results in an error.

answered Mar 05 '14 at 17:57

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score 0 · Answer 4 · answered Aug 09 '17 at 06:12

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In chrome, sometimes the content that can be displayed on the console, can be changed to "Hide All". To view the necessary content, select the appropriate fields in the drop down.

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answered Aug 09 '17 at 06:12

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This feature also exists in other browsers. There are also other values that this dropdown can be set to and hide `console.log()` output. Make sure that your browser is displaying the console outputs you need. – andrewgu Aug 09 '17 at 06:29

score 0 · Answer 5 · answered Aug 09 '17 at 06:28

Take a look at your ' if ' statement. It does work with three but it's better to use double equals. Your code will be:

alert("Good morning!");

var hireMe = prompt("Are you here because you're interested in hiring me?");

if (hireMe == "yes") {
console.log("You've just made my day. Carry on.")
}

else {
    console.log("Well, I hope you're at least thinking about it.")
}

score 0 · Answer 6 · answered Aug 09 '17 at 06:36

Take a look at your ' if ' statement. It does work with three but it's better to use double equals. Your code will be:

if (hireMe == "yes") {
console.log("You've just made my day. Carry on.")
}

else {
    console.log("Well, I hope you're at least thinking about it.")
}

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