docs: clarify that Array.map does not mutate the original array #42974
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Description
This pull request clarifies that Array.prototype.map() does not mutate the original array and instead returns a new array.
Motivation
This clarification helps avoid confusion for readers who may assume that map() modifies the existing array, especially beginners learning JavaScript array methods.
Additional details
No functional changes were made. This is a documentation-only improvement.
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