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Python Object-Oriented Python Instant Objects Master Class

Posted by Justin Walters
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Justin Walters
PHP Development Techdegree Student 18,894 Points

MasterClass Solution

I have no idea why this answer isn't accepted. I opened it in my IDE and I don't see any errors. Suggestions?

racecar.py 
class RaceCar:
    def __init__(self, color, fuel_remaining, **kwargs):
        self.color = color
        self.fuel_remaining = fuel_remaining
        self.laps = 0

        for key, value in kwargs.items():
            setattr(self, key, value)

    def run_lap(self, length):
        self.fuel_remaining -= length * .125
        self.laps += 1
Paul Walker
Paul Walker
3,370 Points

My code looked the exact same as yours and I was having the same issue. I opted to copy/paste yours and it seemed to work. Literally the only difference I noticed between mine and yours was that I had an extra space between the class name and the first method.

I am confused.

4 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,732 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,732 Points

Your code looks fine to me, good job! :+1: Then I copy/pasted it directly into the challenge and it passed!

So .. just try again?

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,732 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,732 Points

Maybe after a browser reset? Machine reboot?

Chels .
Chels .
4,720 Points
Chels .
Chels .
4,720 Points

My code also looked exactly like yours and I also couldn't get it to pass - I had to restart the challenge and copy/paste my own code 4 times before it randomly passed! I've noticed this issue with a few of the code challenges - it's frustrating and confusing, not sure how to get around it

Virginia Mueller
Virginia Mueller
8,518 Points
Virginia Mueller
Virginia Mueller
8,518 Points

Same as Chels. My code was identical to this one and it wouldn't take mine but when I copy and pasted it worked. I even put them side by side to make sure I didn't have any typos. Thanks for the help, everyone! I thought I was going crazy.

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,732 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,732 Points

Just curious, do you happen to have a Mac?

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,732 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,732 Points

It will be interesting if other folks who experience this problem are using the same.

Daniel Murray
Daniel Murray
3,294 Points
Daniel Murray
Daniel Murray
3,294 Points

Same problem here, I spent ages on this