The readonly `this` binding applies to every element (and component) and allows to you obtain a reference to rendered elements. For example, we can get a reference to a `<canvas>` element:
The readonly `this` binding applies to every element (and component) and allows you to obtain a reference to rendered elements. For example, we can get a reference to a `<canvas>` element:
```html
<canvas
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></canvas>
```
Note that the value of `canvas` will be `undefined` until the component has mounted, so we put the logic inside the `onMount` [lifecycle function](tutorial/onmount).
Note that the value of `canvas` will be `undefined` until the component has mounted, so we put the logic inside the `onMount` [lifecycle function](tutorial/onmount).