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Python Object-Oriented Python (retired) Inheritance Instance Methods

elmira bonab
elmira bonab
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Posted by elmira bonab
elmira bonab
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what is the difference between self.get_weapon() and get_weapon(self)?

Is the only difference the usage of get_weapon(self) in the beginning of method description in a class ? Thanks.

1 Answer

Chris Freeman
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Chris Freeman
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Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,454 Points

self.get_weapon() calls the get_weapon() method of an instance of this class.

get_weapon(self) is used in defining a method, with def, in a class where the first argument is self to represent the instance called.

elmira bonab
elmira bonab
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elmira bonab
elmira bonab
3,471 Points

Thanks for your help!