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Python Object-Oriented Python Advanced Objects Double

Posted by Amelia Nakimuli
Amelia Nakimuli
6,636 Points

Error

Bummer: RuntimeError: super(): no arguments

Please help me understand why I am I getting this error?

doubler.py 
class Double(int):

    def __new__(*args, **kwargs):
        instance = super().__new__(*args, **kwargs)
        return instance

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points

Hint: Try using "int" instead of "super()".