Node.js console.warn() Function
Last Updated :
12 Jul, 2025
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