The `this` Pointer

Every (non-static) member function has a hidden parameter named this.
this is always the first parameter.
this is a pointer to the object that invoked the member function.

Inside a member function, to invoke another member function Function(parameter); is equivalent to writing (*this).Function(parameter); or this->Function(parameter);

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The this Pointer

The `this` Pointer