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Python Object-Oriented Python Instant Objects __init__

Posted by Mohammad Aslam
Mohammad Aslam
6,053 Points

How to set name attribute the same time as you create an instance, by overriding the init method

Hi there,

Can someone please help with this? I have also tried this step by adding kwargs as parameter and the setattr function, though they shouldnt be needed. Not sure what is wrong.

first_class.py 
class Student:

    def __init__(self, name)
        self.name = name

    def praise(self):
        return "You inspire me, {}".format(self.name)

    def reassurance(self):
        return "Chin up, {}. You'll get it next time!".format(self.name)

    def feedback(self, grade):
        if grade > 50:
            return self.praise()
        return self.reassurance()

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points

You're right you won't need "kwargs" for task 1. You just forgot the colon at the end of the "def" line.

Then in task 2 you'll add the "kwargs" and "setattr".

Mohammad Aslam
Mohammad Aslam
6,053 Points
Mohammad Aslam
Mohammad Aslam
6,053 Points

Thanks! Careless mistake