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Use of This Keyword in Java

The 'this' keyword in Java refers to the current object of a class and serves multiple purposes, including distinguishing instance variables from local variables, invoking methods and constructors within the same class, passing the current object as a parameter, and returning the current object for method chaining. Examples illustrate each of these uses effectively. Overall, 'this' enhances clarity and functionality in object-oriented programming in Java.

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Use of This Keyword in Java

The 'this' keyword in Java refers to the current object of a class and serves multiple purposes, including distinguishing instance variables from local variables, invoking methods and constructors within the same class, passing the current object as a parameter, and returning the current object for method chaining. Examples illustrate each of these uses effectively. Overall, 'this' enhances clarity and functionality in object-oriented programming in Java.

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Use of 'this' Keyword in Java

The 'this' keyword in Java is used to refer to the current object of the class. It is commonly used for

the following purposes:

1. Refer to instance variables:

When local variables have the same name as instance variables, 'this' is used to distinguish them.

Example:

class Student {

int id;

String name;

Student(int id, String name) {

this.id = id;

this.name = name;

2. Invoke current class method:

'this' can be used to call another method of the same class.

Example:

void display() {

System.out.println("Display method");

}
void show() {

this.display();

3. Invoke current class constructor:

'this()' can be used to call another constructor of the same class.

Example:

class Example {

Example() {

this(10);

System.out.println("Default constructor");

Example(int x) {

System.out.println("Parameterized constructor: " + x);

4. Pass current object as a parameter:

'this' can be passed as an argument in method or constructor calls.

Example:

void show() {

helper(this);

}
void helper(Student obj) {

System.out.println(obj.id);

5. Return current object:

Useful in method chaining.

Example:

class Test {

Test getObject() {

return this;

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