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Python Object-Oriented Python Instant Objects Master Class

Posted by Ariadna Rodriguez
Ariadna Rodriguez
6,281 Points

I keep getting the Error Couldn't find the class even though the class is defined at the very top.

I'm confused why it the class doesn't exist once I check the code for the second part of the challenge but it passed the first part of challenge

racecar.py 
class RaceCar:
    def __init__(self, color, fuel_remaining, laps = 0  **kwargs):
        self.color = color
        self.fuel_remaining = fuel_remaining
        for key, value in kwargs.items():
            setattr(self, key, value)

    def run_lap(self, length):
        self.fuel_remaining = self.fuel_remaining - (self.length * 0.125)
        self.laps += 1

2 Answers

Chris Freeman
MOD
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,426 Points
Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,426 Points

When the checker can not find the class, it means it has not been successfully define. This is cause by a syntax error.

:point_right: Looks like a comma is missing after the laps=0 parameter

Also, you might want to fix:

  • adding assignment to attribute laps
  • self.length is not an attribute, use length to refer to the method parameter

Good luck!! Post back if you need more help!

Ariadna Rodriguez
Ariadna Rodriguez
6,281 Points
Ariadna Rodriguez
Ariadna Rodriguez
6,281 Points

that worked thanks for the help!