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Python Object-Oriented Python Instant Objects Your first method

M. W.
M. W.
1,838 Points
Posted by M. W.
M. W.
1,838 Points

How is 'name' not defined?

I've defined the attribute 'name' yet I'm told it's still not defined. What am I missing?

first_class.py 
class Student:
    name = "Matthew"

    def praise(self):
        return "Good job, {}.  :)".format(name)

1 Answer

Rick Gleitz
Rick Gleitz
47,197 Points
Rick Gleitz
Rick Gleitz
47,197 Points

The challenge wants you to self.name here instead of just name.

Hope this helps!