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The `<canvas>` element in HTML is used to draw graphics on a web page. It provides a blank area that you can use JavaScript to draw shapes, text, images, and other graphics. For example, you can use the `getContext('2d')` method to get a 2D drawing context and then use various drawing methods to create graphics.

Semantic HTML elements, such as `<header>`, `<footer>`, `<article>`, and `<section>`, provide meaningful structure to web documents. They improve accessibility by helping screen readers and search engines understand the content. Semantic elements enhance code readability and maintainability by clearly defining the purpose of different sections of a web page.

The `<form>` element in HTML is used to collect user input and submit it to a server. It can contain various input elements like text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, and submit buttons. Common attributes include `action` (URL to submit data) and `method` (HTTP method to use, typically GET or POST). Forms are essential for user interactions in web applications.

Web components are a set of web platform APIs that allow you to create reusable custom elements. They include custom elements, shadow DOM for encapsulation, and HTML templates. Web components enable the creation of self-contained, reusable UI elements that can be used across different web applications, improving modularity and maintainability.

The `<picture>` element in HTML is used to serve different images based on device characteristics like screen size and resolution. It contains one or more `<source>` elements and an `<img>` element. Each `<source>` element specifies a different image and media condition. This allows for responsive images that adapt to various devices and conditions.

`Array.prototype.reduceRight` applies a function against an accumulator and each element of the array from right to left. It is similar to `reduce`, but processes elements in reverse order. 

const arr = [1, 2, 3];
const result = arr.reduceRight((acc, num) => acc + num);
console.log(result); // 6

`Array.prototype.includes` checks if an array contains a specified element and returns `true` if it is found, otherwise `false`. It is case-sensitive and supports an optional starting index. 

const arr = [1, 2, 3];
console.log(arr.includes(2)); // true
console.log(arr.includes(4)); // false

`Array.prototype.fill` fills all elements of an array from a start index to an end index with a static value. It modifies the original array and returns the updated array. 

const arr = [1, 2, 3, 4];
arr.fill(0, 1, 3);
console.log(arr); // [1, 0, 0, 4]

`Array.prototype.some` tests whether at least one element in the array passes a provided test function. It returns `true` if at least one element satisfies the condition, otherwise `false`. It does not modify the original array. 

const arr = [1, 2, 3];
const hasEven = arr.some(num => num % 2 === 0);
console.log(hasEven); // true

`Array.prototype.join` joins all elements of an array into a string, with elements separated by a specified separator. The default separator is a comma if none is provided. 

const arr = ['a', 'b', 'c'];
console.log(arr.join('-')); // 'a-b-c'

`Array.prototype.fill` fills all the elements of an array from a specified start index to an end index with a static value. It modifies the original array and returns the updated array. 

const arr = [1, 2, 3, 4];
arr.fill(0, 1, 3);
console.log(arr); // [1, 0, 0, 4]

`Array.prototype.lastIndexOf` returns the index of the last occurrence of a specified element within the array. If the element is not found, it returns `-1`. It performs a strict comparison (===). 

const arr = [1, 2, 3, 2];
console.log(arr.lastIndexOf(2)); // 3
console.log(arr.lastIndexOf(4)); // -1

`Array.prototype.every` tests whether all elements in the array pass a provided test function. It returns `true` if all elements pass the test, otherwise `false`. It does not modify the original array. 

const arr = [2, 4, 6];
const allEven = arr.every(num => num % 2 === 0);
console.log(allEven); // true

`Array.prototype.splice` changes the contents of an array by removing, replacing, or adding elements at a specified index. It modifies the original array and returns an array of removed elements. 

const arr = [1, 2, 3];
arr.splice(1, 1, 'a', 'b');
console.log(arr); // [1, 'a', 'b', 3]

`Array.prototype.indexOf` returns the index of the first occurrence of a specified element within the array. If the element is not found, it returns `-1`. It performs a strict comparison (===). 

const arr = ['a', 'b', 'c'];
console.log(arr.indexOf('b')); // 1
console.log(arr.indexOf('d')); // -1

`Array.prototype.sort` sorts the elements of an array in place and returns the sorted array. The sorting is based on the UTF-16 code units of the elements by default, but can be customized with a comparison function. 

const arr = [3, 1, 2];
arr.sort();
console.log(arr); // [1, 2, 3]

`Array.prototype.some` tests whether at least one element in the array passes a provided test function. It returns `true` if at least one element satisfies the condition, otherwise `false`. It does not modify the original array. 

const arr = [1, 2, 3];
const hasEven = arr.some(num => num % 2 === 0);
console.log(hasEven); // true

`Array.prototype.sort` sorts the elements of an array in place and returns the sorted array. By default, it sorts elements as strings. A custom comparator function can be provided to sort elements in other ways. 

const arr = [3, 1, 2];
arr.sort();
console.log(arr); // [1, 2, 3]

`String.prototype.anchor` creates an HTML `<a>` element wrapping the string with a specified name attribute. This method is deprecated and should not be used in modern applications. 

const str = 'Click here';
const anchoredStr = str.anchor('top');
console.log(anchoredStr); // '<a name="top">Click here</a>'

`Array.prototype.find` returns the first element in the array that satisfies the provided testing function. If no elements satisfy the function, it returns `undefined`. It does not modify the original array. 

const arr = [1, 2, 3];
const firstEven = arr.find(num => num % 2 === 0);
console.log(firstEven); // 2

`Array.prototype.reduceRight` executes a reducer function on each element of the array from right to left, accumulating a single result. It is similar to `reduce`, but processes elements in reverse order. 

const arr = [1, 2, 3];
const result = arr.reduceRight((acc, num) => acc + num, 0);
console.log(result); // 6

`String.prototype.link` creates an HTML `<a>` element wrapping the string, which is used to create hyperlinks. This method is deprecated and should not be used in modern applications. 

const str = 'Click here';
const linkedStr = str.link('https://example.com');
console.log(linkedStr); // '<a href="https://example.com">Click here</a>'

`Array.prototype.shift` removes the first element from an array and returns that element. It modifies the original array and shifts all subsequent elements down by one. 

const arr = [1, 2, 3];
const first = arr.shift();
console.log(first); // 1
console.log(arr); // [2, 3]

`Array.prototype.filter` creates a new array with all elements that pass a provided test function. It does not modify the original array. 

const arr = [1, 2, 3, 4];
const evens = arr.filter(num => num % 2 === 0);
console.log(evens); // [2, 4]

`Array.prototype.splice` changes the contents of an array by removing or replacing existing elements and/or adding new elements in place. It modifies the original array and returns an array containing the removed elements. 

const arr = [1, 2, 3, 4];
const removed = arr.splice(1, 2, 'a', 'b');
console.log(arr); // [1, 'a', 'b', 4]
console.log(removed); // [2, 3]