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# [How well do you know “this”?](https://www.anmshpndy.com/how-well-do-you-know-this?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

An in-depth explanation of the underlying concepts behind what the value of "this" in JavaScript stands for, in any given context.

Feb 28, 2021 · 9 min read · anmshpndy.com  
Updated Oct 10, 2021  
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## Written by

[Animesh Pandey](https://hashnode.com/@anmshpndy)

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I'm a Software Engineer, who loves to devote all the time I can get, to assisting and guiding other learners with all the resources and knowledge I can afford. I hope to give back in all manners I always felt a need for, when I was clueless.

## Responses 5

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[Kanishka Munshi](https://hashnode.com/@kakamunshi)

[Mar 5, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-well-do-you-know-this/603b49380dad7e6b99e20a72/comment/6041d8f8d2f58f29159665a8)

This is most complete article I've listened to in a while. Kudos. Finally, some productivity kicks in after vASSar labs.

[Animesh Pandey](https://hashnode.com/@anmshpndy)

[Mar 6, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-well-do-you-know-this/603b49380dad7e6b99e20a72/comment/6041d8f8d2f58f29159665a8#reply-6043b2e38458d42fc821b38b)

Haha, thanks. ❤️

[Ndeye Fatou Diop](https://hashnode.com/@fatou)

[Mar 2, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-well-do-you-know-this/603b49380dad7e6b99e20a72/comment/603e9f0cfb37920a1fc63d95)

Very complete article. Nice 💪🏾

[Animesh Pandey](https://hashnode.com/@anmshpndy)

[Mar 2, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-well-do-you-know-this/603b49380dad7e6b99e20a72/comment/603e9f0cfb37920a1fc63d95#reply-603e9f91ff443a0a4499e337)

Thanks a lot! :) Hope it helps!

[Catalin Pit](https://hashnode.com/@Catalinpit)

[Mar 1, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-well-do-you-know-this/603b49380dad7e6b99e20a72/comment/603c88420dad7e6b99e22316)

Such a thorough, well-explained article! Nice one, [Animesh Pandey](https://hashnode.com/@anmshpndy)! 🤩

[Animesh Pandey](https://hashnode.com/@anmshpndy)

[Mar 1, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-well-do-you-know-this/603b49380dad7e6b99e20a72/comment/603c88420dad7e6b99e22316#reply-603c8c339aeaec6b8ed55a89)

Thanks a bunch!

Many more to come!

[Ai Anshu](https://hashnode.com/@aianshume)

[Feb 28, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-well-do-you-know-this/603b49380dad7e6b99e20a72/comment/603b9f939aeaec6b8ed546e8)

this is really amazing article you describe code as Pokemon betel

[Harshil Parmar](https://hashnode.com/@harshilparmar)

[Feb 28, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-well-do-you-know-this/603b49380dad7e6b99e20a72/comment/603b92ba9aeaec6b8ed545de)

[Animesh Pandey](https://hashnode.com/@anmshpndy) This is all in one brother !! Great effort 👏

[Animesh Pandey](https://hashnode.com/@anmshpndy)

[Feb 28, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-well-do-you-know-this/603b49380dad7e6b99e20a72/comment/603b92ba9aeaec6b8ed545de#reply-603b95c39aeaec6b8ed545fb)

Thanks a lot.

It's still missing a couple of concepts, like Lexical Binding. I will add them soon enough.

All in all, I just wanted to create a comprehensive guide, for anybody's personal reference or interview preparation.