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Self Keyword (C# and Java Cross Reference Guide)

By Mike Prestwood

C# versus Java: A side by side comparison between C# and Java.

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Language Details is kind of a catch all for stuff that didn't make it into language basics nor any other category.

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C#: this

To refer to the current instance of a class, use the this keyword. The this keyword provides a way to refer to the specific instance in which the code is currently executing. It is particularly useful for passing information about the currently executing instance.

The this keyword is also used as a modifier of the first parameter of an extension method.

You cannot use this with static method functions because static methods do not belong to an object instance. If you try, you'll get an error.

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Java: this