Debugging with Console & DevTools

console.clear() performs a complete console reset: 1) It removes all existing messages from the console, regardless of their source, 2) A message indicating the console was cleared is typically displayed, 3) This is equivalent to clicking the 'Clear console' button in the DevTools UI, 4) It's useful for creating clean separation between different phases of program execution, 5) In some browsers, it respects the 'Preserve log' setting - if enabled, the console won't be cleared, 6) It affects only the console output, not other DevTools panels or browser state, 7) This can be used programmatically to ensure clean output when running new tests or entering new application states, 8) The method works consistently across modern browsers, making it reliable for cross-browser debugging scripts.