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The this Keyword

Explore how the this keyword helps differentiate between class member variables and parameters with the same name in Java. Learn to use this in constructors, getters, and setters to refer to the current object instance, enhancing your skills in writing clear and functional Java classes.

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For the sake of simplicity

For simplicity, it is a popular practice to give a parameter the same name as the member variable it is being assigned to. In such a case, the this keyword can be used to differentiate between the parameter and the member variable.

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