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cameryn smith
2,828 PointsHow would you use Dot Notation?
What is the purpose of dot notation and where would you use it. How can it simplify thing's. Like referencing self.title, as an example.
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Peter Szerzo
22,661 PointsCameryn,
One simple translation: self.title '=' title property of the self object (the object you are currently dealing with). A way to think about it is that the title variable is packaged into a 'container' called an object -- so it's not flying around on its own. But this is very simplistic.
I recommend you take a look at object-oriented programming in a more broad sense. It is a tough concept to digest, and so if you find it overwhelming, I suggest you just roll with this code as it is for a while. It will become clear as you build more.
Enjoy, Peter
cameryn smith
2,828 PointsOk thanks, my bad for being too broad.