Should you use this in JavaScript?
Read OriginalThis article addresses the confusion around JavaScript's 'this' keyword, arguing that it is a fundamental concept not to be avoided. It explains that 'this' has six possible contexts, is crucial for object-oriented programming (OOP), and is used in popular libraries like React. The author encourages learning 'this' to make informed choices between OOP and functional programming styles and to become a proficient JavaScript developer.
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