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Python Object-Oriented Python Instant Objects Method Interactivity

Posted by Joakim Vercaemst
Joakim Vercaemst
9,036 Points

first_class.py

Praise is not defined, but this is a method defined above.

As well, I'm doubting if I need to define the attribute grade (don't know if it's enough if add it as an attribute of the method.)

first_class.py 
class Student:
    name = "J"

    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 grade > 50:
            return praise()
        if grade < 50:
            return reassurance()

3 Answers

Kurt Maurer
Kurt Maurer
16,725 Points

Hey Joakim,

praise() is a method on the Student class, so you just need to add self. in front of praise() and reassurance() in your feedback definition.

Joakim Vercaemst
Joakim Vercaemst
9,036 Points
Joakim Vercaemst
Joakim Vercaemst
9,036 Points

Oh, ok, I see now. Still wrapping my head a bit around the self functionality, but start to get it more and more. Thanks!

Lucas Diz
Lucas Diz
4,804 Points
Lucas Diz
Lucas Diz
4,804 Points

Why do you have to put self.praise() .

I thoght it was praise(self)