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Python Object-Oriented Python Instant Objects Method Interactivity

Posted by David Kern
David Kern
5,811 Points

Object-oriented python - won't accept my code

Can someone point out what I am doing wrong here? I am a bit stumped. Thanks.

first_class.py 
class Student:
    name = "David"

    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(self)
        elif grade <= 50
            return self.ressurance(self)

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
230,970 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
230,970 Points

Looks like there are 3 issues:

  • when calling methods, "self" should not be passed explicitly (the system adds it for you)
  • the "elif" line should end with a colon
  • the last line has "ressurance" instead of "reassurance"

Also, it's not necessary to test the opposite of the "if" condition, a plain "else" would do.

David Kern
David Kern
5,811 Points
David Kern
David Kern
5,811 Points

Got it, thanks Steven! That worked.

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
230,970 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
230,970 Points

David Kern — Glad to help. You can mark a question solved by choosing a "best answer".
And happy coding!