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Allison Seim
1,738 PointsThere should be a blank line before a method.
still getting errors after adding the blank line before a method.
import datetime
def my_func():
return 'It ran!'
sizes = ['small', 'medium', 'large']
class Tree:
def __init__(self, size, characteristics):
self.size = size
self.characteristics = characteristics
self.roots = True
self.leaves = 0
def grow_leaves(self):
self.leaves += 1
Tree(sizes[0], {'name': 'Tulip Tree'})
1 Answer
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Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,425 PointsThe first method does not need a line before it. Between the first and second method a blank line is needed:
self.leaves = 0
def grow_leaves(self):
Post back if you need more help. Good luck!!