Canvas API

Draw on canvas element

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JavaScript Canvas API Program

This program helps you to learn the fundamental structure and syntax of JavaScript programming.

Try This Code
const canvas = document.getElementById('canvas');
const ctx = canvas.getContext('2d');
ctx.fillStyle = 'red';
ctx.fillRect(10, 10, 100, 100);
Output
// Draws red rectangle on canvas

Understanding Canvas API

Canvas API enables 2D drawing.

Note: To write and run JavaScript programs, you need to set up the local environment on your computer. Refer to the complete article Setting up JavaScript Development Environment. If you do not want to set up the local environment on your computer, you can also use online IDE to write and run your JavaScript programs.

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