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Introduction
In version 2 of Elanat’s WebForms Core technology, a very useful feature has been introduced that allows developers to send messages from the server directly to the browser console.
This feature is implemented through a new command called ConsoleMessage.
The ability to log messages from the server to the browser console is a powerful tool for debugging, monitoring client-side behavior, and enhancing the developer experience.
The ConsoleMessage Command
The new function is defined as follows:
ConsoleMessage(Text, Type = "log")
Parameters:
Text:
The text to be displayed in the browser console.Type (optional):
The type of message, which determines how it will appear (color and style) in the console.
Supported Types:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
log |
Regular message (default) |
info |
Informational message |
warn |
Warning message |
error |
Error message |
debug |
Debug information |
trace |
Execution trace |
group |
Starts a grouped section of console messages |
groupend |
Ends a group of messages |
table |
Displays data in a table format |
The ConsoleMessageAssert Command
In addition to the main command, another related function is available:
ConsoleMessageAssert(Text, Condition)
This command displays a console message only when the specified condition is false.
It works similarly to JavaScript’s console.assert() and is particularly useful for validating logic and verifying runtime conditions.
Practical Examples
1. Displaying a Simple Console Message
ConsoleMessage("Page loaded successfully");
Console Output:
Page loaded successfully
2. Sending an Error Message from the Server
ConsoleMessage("Database connection failed", "error");
Console Output:
⚠️ A red error message labeled error will appear.
3. Conditional Message Assertion
ConsoleMessageAssert("Method not exist!", Fetch.HasMethod("myFunc"));
If userId is null, the message will be displayed in the console.
Importance of This Feature
Easier Client-Side Debugging:
Developers can send log messages directly from the server to the browser console, making it easier to monitor data flow and detect issues.Reduces Need for Third-Party Tools:
There’s no need for complex logging systems just to view runtime information in the browser.Enhances Server–Client Interaction:
This bridges the gap between server-side and client-side environments, bringing WebForms Core closer to modern web development patterns.Ideal for Development and Testing:
During module testing, developers can trace execution paths without affecting the end-user experience.
Conclusion
The new ConsoleMessage feature in WebForms Core 2 represents an important step forward in modernizing the Elanat WebForms framework.
By enabling direct console logging from the server, this capability greatly improves monitoring, testing, and debugging efficiency.
Alongside ConsoleMessageAssert, it provides developers with a precise toolset for validating logic and ensuring reliable program execution.
WebForms Core in GitHub:
https://github.com/webforms-core
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Elanat Framework
Elanat Framework | Sciencx (2025-11-11T21:23:42+00:00) Command to Generate Console Message from Server in WebForms Core 2. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/11/11/command-to-generate-console-message-from-server-in-webforms-core-2/
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