Title: JavaScript Object Methods & the this Keyword | PlayCode
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Description: Learn JavaScript object methods: define functions inside objects, understand the this keyword, and master method shorthand syntax. Includes practical examples and common pitfalls.
Open Graph Description: Learn JavaScript object methods: define functions inside objects, understand the this keyword, and master method shorthand syntax. Includes practical examples and common pitfalls.
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