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Which keyword is used to refer to the current object inside a class method?

easy🧠 Conceptual Q2 of Q15
Python - Object-Oriented Programming Foundations
Which keyword is used to refer to the current object inside a class method?
Athis
Bself
Ccurrent
Dobj
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Recall Python's convention for instance methods

    Python uses the keyword self as the first parameter in instance methods to refer to the current object.
  2. Step 2: Compare with other options

    Unlike some other languages, Python does not use this or other keywords for this purpose.
  3. Final Answer:

    self -> Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Current object keyword = self [OK]
Quick Trick: Use 'self' to access object attributes inside methods [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Using 'this' instead of 'self' in Python
  • Forgetting to include 'self' as method parameter
  • Trying to use other variable names for current object

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