console.table

What is console.table?

The console.table npm package allows you to display tabular data in a visually appealing table format directly in the console. This can be particularly useful for debugging and logging purposes, making it easier to read and understand complex data structures.

What are console.table's main functionalities?

Display Array of Objects

This feature allows you to display an array of objects in a table format. Each object represents a row, and the keys of the objects represent the columns.

const cTable = require('console.table');
const data = [
  { name: 'John', age: 30 },
  { name: 'Jane', age: 25 }
];
console.table(data);

Display Array of Arrays

This feature allows you to display an array of arrays in a table format. Each inner array represents a row, and the elements of the inner arrays represent the columns.

const cTable = require('console.table');
const data = [
  ['John', 30],
  ['Jane', 25]
];
console.table(data);

Display Object of Objects

This feature allows you to display an object of objects in a table format. Each key-value pair in the outer object represents a row, and the keys of the inner objects represent the columns.

const cTable = require('console.table');
const data = {
  person1: { name: 'John', age: 30 },
  person2: { name: 'Jane', age: 25 }
};
console.table(data);

Other packages similar to console.table

cli-table

The cli-table package provides a way to create tables in the console with more customization options compared to console.table. It allows for custom table styles, colors, and alignment, making it more flexible for complex table displays.

table

The table package is another alternative that offers extensive customization options for creating tables in the console. It supports features like text wrapping, column alignment, and border styles, making it suitable for more advanced table formatting needs.

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