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Node.js console.warn() Function

Last Updated : 12 Jul, 2025
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The console.warn() function from console class of Node.js is used to display the warning messages on the console. It prints to stderr with newline. Note: This function is an alias of console.error() function. Syntax:
console.warn( [data][, ...args] )
Parameter: This function can contains multiple parameters. The first parameter is used for the primary message and other parameters are used for substitution values. Return Value: The function returns the warning message. Below programs demonstrate the working of the console.warn() function: Program 1: javascript
function displayWarning(x) {
    console.warn(`GeeksforGeeks is a ${x} portal`);
}
 
const x = 'Computer Science';

displayWarning(x);
Output:
GeeksforGeeks is a Computer Science portal
Program 2: javascript
function compareNumber(x, y) {
    
    // Check condition
    if (x > y) {
        console.warn(`${x} is greater then ${y}`);
    }
    else {
        console.warn(`${x} is less then or equal to ${y}`);
    }
}

// Store number to variable
x = 100;
y = 50;

compareNumber(x, y);
Output:
100 is greater then 50

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