This Keyword in Java - Current Class Instance

Using 'this' keyword

The this keyword refers to the current object in a method or constructor.

Main Uses:

To eliminate confusion between class attributes and parameters with the same name.

To invoke current class constructor.

To return the current class instance.

public class Student {
    String name;
    // 'name' parameter shadows 'name' field
    Student(String name) {
        this.name = name; // refers to field
    }
}