test('should calculate total correctly', () => {
 const cart = {
   items: [
     { price: 10 },
     { price: 20 }
   ]
 };

 console.log('Cart contents:', cart);
 const total = calculateTotal(cart);
 console.log('Calculated total:', total);

 expect(total).toBe(30);
});
Advanced Console Output Control

Jest provides several options to control console output:

Using --verbose flag
Configuring testEnvironment
Setting up custom console reporters

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Best Practices

Remember to:

Remove or comment out console.logs before committing code
Use descriptive labels for your logs
Consider using console.table for structured data
Implement conditional logging for specific test cases
Troubleshooting Common Issues

Sometimes your console.logs might not appear as expected. Common reasons include:

Jest running in silent mode
Console output being swallowed by test environment
Asynchronous operations completing before logs are printed

The solution often involves proper test configuration and understanding Jest's execution flow.

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