What is the difference between GameObject and gameObject

When is each case used and yes i understand gameObject is an instance.

 

Well 'gameObject' usually refers to the gameObject variable inside a MonoBehaviour.
GameObject would usually be the type of the object.

 

gameObject is a shortcut word that gives you the GameObject this script is attached to. Like "transform" compared to "Transform".

GameObject is a type like float/string/bool/Transform/etc.

 

gameObject refers to the GameObject that the current script is attached to
whereas
GameObject refers to a object type / entity

with that being said:
gameObject would be used when you want to reference the GameObject that the script is attached to for example:

Code (CSharp):

1. gameObject.GetComponent<Transform>();

The code above will reference the Transform component that is on the GameObject that the script is attached to
where as
GameObject would be used in an instance where you want to create a variable etc
for example:

Code (CSharp):

1. GameObject myPlayer;

the code above simply create a varible called 'myPlayer'

 

Thanks, very nicely explained

 

Very great explanation. thank you.

 

ok