WebGLRenderingContext.getProgramInfoLog()

The WebGLRenderingContext.getProgramInfoLog returns the information log for the specified WebGLProgram object. It contains errors that occurred during failed linking or validation of WebGLProgram objects.

Syntax

gl.getProgramInfoLog(program);

Parameters

program
The WebGLProgram to query.

Return value

A DOMString that contains diagnostic messages, warning messages, and other information about the last linking or validation operation. When a WebGLProgram object is initially created, its information log will be a string of length 0.

Examples

Checking program errors

var program = gl.createProgram();

// Attach pre-existing shaders
gl.attachShader(program, vertexShader);
gl.attachShader(program, fragmentShader);

gl.linkProgram(program);

gl.getProgramInfoLog(program);

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
WebGL 1.0
The definition of 'getProgramInfoLog' in that specification.
Recommendation Initial definition.
OpenGL ES 2.0
The definition of 'glGetProgramInfoLog' in that specification.
Standard Man page of the OpenGL API.

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
getProgramInfoLogChrome Full support 9Edge Full support 12Firefox Full support 4IE Full support 11Opera Full support 12Safari Full support 5.1WebView Android Full support YesChrome Android Full support 25Firefox Android Full support YesOpera Android Full support 12Safari iOS Full support 8Samsung Internet Android Full support 1.5

Legend

Full support
Full support

See also