'this'keyword in java

What is “thiskeyword in java?

  • Within an instance method or a constructor, this is a reference to the current object — the object whose method or constructor is being called. Y
  • can refer to any member of the current object from within an instance method or a constructor by using this.

Usage of this keyword

  • Used to refer current class instance variable.
  • To invoke current class constructor.
  • It can be passed as an argument in the method call.
  • It can be passed as argument in the constructor call.
  • Used to return the current class instance.
  • Used to invoke current class method (implicitly)
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