You may use the this pointer instead of the class name and scope resolution operator when a local variable and a field name conflict.

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When there is a conflict between a local variable name and a field name, the this pointer can be used to refer to the field variable instead of using the scope resolution operator and class name. The this pointer is a pointer to the current object, so it can be used to distinguish between the local variable and the field variable with the same name.

You May Use the This Pointer Instead of the Class