Top "Keyword" questions

Keywords are special words used as identifiers by a language.

What is C# 'internal' in VB.net?

What is C# internal keyword equivalent in VB.NET?

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Is `id` a keyword in python?

My editor (TextMate) shows id in an other colour (when used as variable name) then my usual variable names. Is …

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How to check if a string is a valid python identifier? including keyword check?

Does anyone know if there is any builtin python method that will check if something is a valid python variable …

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What does "self" mean in javascript?

I read here that "self Refers to the current window or form". Self does not seem to refer to the …

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Why does Clojure have "keywords" in addition to "symbols"?

I have a passing knowledge of other Lisps (particularly Scheme) from way back. Recently I've been reading about Clojure. I …

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Is 'file' a keyword in python?

Is file a keyword in python? I've seen some code using the keyword file just fine, while others have suggested …

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Usage patterns for private, static, final, public, abstract keywords in java

I know what all of these do except for abstract. I'm currently in the process of teaching myself java with …

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class Classname(object), what sort of word is 'object' in Python?

When I create a module with its sole content: class Classname(randomobject): pass And I try to run the .py …

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What's the point of "As" keyword in C#

From the docs: The as operator is like a cast except that it yields null on conversion failure instead of …

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Why I need to use ref keyword in both declaration and Call?

Duplicate of: What is the purpose of the “out” keyword at the caller? Why I need to use 'ref' keyword …

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