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Asked: May 27, 20262026-05-27T05:38:48+00:00 2026-05-27T05:38:48+00:00

When referenced in the constructor, does the keyword this refer to the instance of

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When referenced in the constructor, does the keyword this refer to the instance of the class being created?

For instance, I have a list of all instances of a certain class. If I put
MyList.Add(this);
at the end of the constructor, will that add the newly created class?

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    2026-05-27T05:38:49+00:00Added an answer on May 27, 2026 at 5:38 am

    Yes this refers to the current instance in the constructor just like in every other instance method.

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