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Python Object-Oriented Python Instant Objects Method Interactivity

Posted by Max Palmer
Max Palmer
2,920 Points

Struggling with calling the class methods in the objective task

I don't know where I am going wrong here. I think the syntax is probably wrong but can't be sure. I tried to mess around with the formula in a workplace but am struggling to test it.

first_class.py 
class Student:
    name = "Your Name"

    def praise(self):
        return "You inspire me, {}".format(self.name)

    def reassurance(self):
        return "Chin up, {}. You'll get it next time!".format(self.name)

    def feedback(self, grade):
        if self.grade > 50:
            return Student.praise()
        elif self.grade <= 50:
            return Student.reassurance()
        else:

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,783 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,783 Points

I see 3 issues:

  • instead of "Student", refer to the instance using "self"
  • but do not use the "self." prefix on parameter names (like "grade").
  • and you don't need the empty final "else:"
Max Palmer
Max Palmer
2,920 Points

Thanks so much, that solved it. Appreciate the help.