5.5.1 - What is the this Keyword?
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What does the 'this' keyword refer to in a Java class?
💡 Hint: Think of it as pointing directly to the object itself.
How would you access an instance variable named 'height' using 'this'?
💡 Hint: Remember to use 'this.' before the variable name.
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What is the purpose of the 'this' keyword in Java?
💡 Hint: It's all about the object you're currently working with.
True or False: The 'this' keyword can be omitted if there's no ambiguity.
💡 Hint: Think of when it is helpful to explicitly indicate where the variable comes from.
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Write a Car class using this in both the constructor and a method to display properties. Then demonstrate its use in a main class.
💡 Hint: Using 'this' correctly will reveal how data was set during instantiation.
Discuss a scenario where misunderstanding variable scopes can lead to incorrect program behavior. Create an example to illustrate.
💡 Hint: Focus on the outcome of using the same name for a parameter and an instance variable.
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