5.11 - The this Keyword
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Practice Questions
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What does the this keyword refer to in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about how methods access their owning object.
In which scenarios would you use the this keyword?
💡 Hint: Consider constructors where parameters might clash with instance variable names.
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What does 'this' refer to in a Java class?
💡 Hint: Think of 'this' as a pointer to check your object.
True or False: The 'this' keyword is necessary if you have no naming conflicts.
💡 Hint: Consider instances without ambiguities.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a Java class named 'Library' with a method that allows setting both the name and location using method chaining. The class should utilize the 'this' keyword appropriately.
💡 Hint: Focus on returning the current object within your methods.
Write a constructor for a class 'Vehicle' that uses another constructor to set model and year, demonstrating constructor chaining with 'this'.
💡 Hint: Use two parameters in both constructors to see how 'this' can eliminate duplicative code.
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