How the 'this' Keyword Works in JavaScript
The 'this' keyword confuses almost every JavaScript developer at some point because its value depends on how a function is called, not where it's written. This blog breaks down 'this' in every context - global scope, object methods, arrow functions, classes, and event handlers
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