pretty-format is a versatile JavaScript library for serializing any JavaScript value into a human-readable string. Used extensively in testing frameworks like Jest, it allows for customizable formatting, object expansion, and plugin support for complex data structures. pretty-format enhances debugging by presenting data in a clear and organized manner, significantly improving the development workflow.
Pretty-format's release frequency is highly variable. It started with bursts in 2015 and 2016-2018. Releases continued steadily until 2023, with several months having no releases. The project saw a release in June 2025 after a period of inactivity, with one more version in July 2025, but August 2025 had no releases. The data suggests inconsistent maintenance.
From March 2024 to August 2025, pretty-format npm package downloads generally increased, showing significant growth in 2025, peaking in July at 538 million. August 2025 downloads are at 467 million, lower than the previous month, likely due to incomplete data for the month.
