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In modern JavaScript, several features and enhancements have been introduced to improve the language's functionality and maintainability. The following elements encompass the key aspects of the specified features:

  1. Constants/Immutable Variables: JavaScript supports constants, which are variables whose values cannot be reassigned. This is achieved using the const keyword. Immutable variables enhance code stability and prevent unintended alterations.
   const PI = 3.14;
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  1. Block Scope Support: Block scope is now applicable to all variables, constants, and functions. The introduction of let and const has made it possible to define variables within a specific block, limiting their scope.
   if (condition) {
       let localVar = 10;
       const constantVar = 20;
   }
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  1. Arrow Functions: Arrow functions provide a concise syntax for writing functions, especially useful for short, one-line operations.
   const add = (a, b) => a + b;
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  1. Extended Parameter Handling: Functions can now accept a variable number of parameters through the use of the rest parameter syntax (...).
   function sum(...numbers) {
       return numbers.reduce((acc, num) => acc + num, 0);
   }
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  1. Default Parameters: Default parameter values can be specified to provide fallback values in case an argument is not passed.
   function greet(name = "Guest") {
       console.log(`Hello, ${name}!`);
   }
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  1. Extended and Template Literals: Template literals facilitate string interpolation and multiline strings, enhancing readability.
   const name = "World";
   console.log(`Hello, ${name}!`);
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  1. Destructuring Assignment: De-structuring assignment simplifies the process of extracting values from objects and arrays.
   const person = { name: "John", age: 30 };
   const { name, age } = person;
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  1. Promises: Promises provide a cleaner way to handle asynchronous operations and avoid callback hell.
   const fetchData = () => new Promise((resolve, reject) => {
       // Async operation
       if (success) {
           resolve(data);
       } else {
           reject(error);
       }
   });
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  1. Classes: The introduction of class syntax simplifies the creation of constructor functions and facilitates object-oriented programming.
   class Animal {
       constructor(name) {
           this.name = name;
       }

       speak() {
           console.log(`${this.name} makes a sound.`);
       }
   }
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  1. Modules:
    ES6 modules allow for the organization of code into separate files, improving code maintainability and structure.

    // In module1.js
    export const myVar = 42;
    
    // In module2.js
    import { myVar } from './module1.js';
    
  2. Collections:
    JavaScript includes built-in collection types such as Map, Set, WeakMap, and WeakSet for more efficient data management.

    const myMap = new Map();
    myMap.set("key", "value");
    
  3. Localization, Meta-programming, Internationalization:
    JavaScript provides features for localization and internationalization, allowing developers to adapt applications to different languages and regions. Meta-programming enables code to inspect and modify itself during runtime.

Incorporating these features contributes to writing more robust, readable, and maintainable JavaScript code.

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