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Python Object-Oriented Python Advanced Objects Emulating Built-ins

Pitrov Secondary
Pitrov Secondary
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Posted by Pitrov Secondary
Pitrov Secondary
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why did he do inventory = Inventory() at 04.01?

Hi. He did inventory = Inventory() multiple times in this video, why? Thank you

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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This is creating a new instance (a new object) of class "Inventory" (capital "I") with the name "inventory" (little "i"). This is much like how the line before it created a new "Item" named "sword".