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Python Object-Oriented Python Advanced Objects Proper Properties

Mikkel Bielefeldt
Mikkel Bielefeldt
3,227 Points
Posted by Mikkel Bielefeldt
Mikkel Bielefeldt
3,227 Points

What's wrong with my code?

I feel like I'm very close to getting this right, but for some reason it's still wrong.

rectangle.py 
 class Rectangle:
    def __init__(self, width, length):
        self.width = width
        self.length = length


    @property
    def area(self):
        return self.width * self.length

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
230,995 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
230,995 Points

It certainly looks correct. One thing that might not show up here would be if this is a mix of tabs and spaces in the indentation. Python allows you to use either, but it must be consistent. I'd recommend always using spaces in the challenges.

If that's not it, try restarting your browser.

Mikkel Bielefeldt
Mikkel Bielefeldt
3,227 Points
Mikkel Bielefeldt
Mikkel Bielefeldt
3,227 Points

Tried to do it in Chrome, and I worked.