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On Aug 15 Matthew Halverson wrote: An excellent introduction to a complex topic
Kyle Simpson explains the semantics of using "this" in Javascript and why it is not the same as Java. The Javascript keyword "this" is often misunderstood. Many works treat it as the Javascript equivalent of Java's "this" or Python's "self," and while that understanding will lead to working programs in most cases, Simpson explains where that understanding will break down in a way that many programmers will not be able to anticipate. He later discusses Javascript's prototypal inheritance and how it works different than typical inheritance designs. Full Review  >

Rating: 5.0