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The this Reference

• Refers to implicit parameter of method call
• Example: Equality testing
  public boolean equals(Greeter other)
{
   if (this == other) return true;
   return name.equals(other.name);
}
• Example: Constructor
  public Greeter(String name)
{
   this.name = name;
}

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