ThismyRef
ThismyRef is a term encountered in informal programming discussions and educational materials to denote a reference to the current object or instance within code. It is not a keyword of any programming language, and it does not refer to a standard library concept. Instead, it arises as a mnemonic or placeholder in examples that illustrate how a program might retain or pass a reference to its own object.
Origins and usage: The construction combines this (the concept of the current instance) with myRef (a common
Relationship to real syntax: In real code, languages provide explicit mechanisms for obtaining a self-reference, typically
Limitations and best practices: Because thismyRef is not standardized, its meaning can vary across materials, leading
See also: this, self, this pointer, reference, object-oriented programming, programming tutorials.