What is the this keyword in JavaScript?

this refers to the object that is calling the function.

• In an object method, this is the object before the dot.
• In a normal function, this is undefined (strict mode) or the global object.
• In an arrow function, this is taken from the surrounding code.
• With new, this is the new object.

const user = {
  name: "Robin",
  show() { console.log(this.name); }
};
user.show();

Output:

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