SMRTR ProgrammingJul 19, 2026Daily.dev

Understanding the ‘this’ Keyword in JavaScript

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`this` in JavaScript depends on how a function is called, not where it's defined. This guide covers its behavior across functions, classes, and event handlers, then builds an EventEmitter to show how misunderstanding it causes real bugs.

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