Hi all, Which of the following are valid Java identifiers? a) _3_ b) $abcp c) this d) instance e) thisabigvariable f) 2i# My answer is a,b,d,e. Given Answer is a,b,c,d,e Can 'this' be a valid identifier?. May be very basic Question,but by looking at the answer I am somewhat upset. When I try putting 'this' in an program I got an compilation error. To confirm my answer I am posting this. Help me. Thanks in advance. Nirmala
rumit
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this is not a valid identifier i think the book in u read is wrong.
Uthirapathi Prabu
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hai nirmala, "this" is not a valid identifier. It refers to the current executing object. "this" is the reserved word for java prabu ------------------
Nirmala
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HI rumit, Thank you all for your help. This is from Maji exam which is specified in the Subject. Thanks Nirmala
maha anna
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Yes Nirmala. The word 'this' can not be a valid identifier. Let us move this thread to our 'Mock Exam Errata' forum. regds maha anna
Joseph Zhou
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this is a Java keyword. keyworks are reserved identifiers that predefined inthe language.
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