How does this behave in different contexts?
Short answer: rrow: () => console.log(this.name), // undefined in global regular() { console.log(this.name); } // Sandeep }; obj.regular(); obj.arrow(); rrow: () => console.log(this.name), // undefined in global regular() { console.log(this.name); } // Sandeep }; obj.regular(); obj.arrow(); rrow: () => console.log(this.name), // undefined in global regular() {… console.log(this.name); } // Sandeep }; obj.regular(); obj.arrow();…
Explain a bit more
rrow: () => console.log(this.name), // undefined in global regular() { console.log(this.name); } // Sandeep }; obj.regular(); obj.arrow();
Real-world example (ShopNest)
Prefer arrow functions for React/event callbacks in ShopNest so this is not accidentally rebound.
Say this in the interview
- Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
- Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
- Trade-off — when you would not use it.
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