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Python Object-Oriented Python Advanced Objects Subclassing Built-ins

George Clement
George Clement
2,816 Points
Posted by George Clement
George Clement
2,816 Points

copy.copy?

in the example I see why he uses copy.copy but don't think I would have intuitively realized that I need to do that... is there any reference material explaining that in more detail?

1 Answer

Viraj Deshaval
Viraj Deshaval
4,874 Points
Viraj Deshaval
Viraj Deshaval
4,874 Points

Hi George,

Please refer the below thread where I have explained why there is a need with example. Hope this helps.

https://teamtreehouse.com/community/i-ran-this-code-without-copy-and-the-code-still-works-what-am-i-missing