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Python Object-Oriented Python Instant Objects Your first method

Posted by Michael Russell
Michael Russell
1,575 Points

Getting a "NameError." What am I missing?

I seem to be following the instructions for this task, but it keeps saying that I have a NameError where it says "name" is not defined. I thought it was already defined as an attribute. If anyone can help me see what I'm missing here, please let me know. Thank you.

first_class.py 
class Student:
    name = "Michael"

    def praise(self):
        return print("You're doing a great job, {}!".format(name))

1 Answer

Elisa Burghard
Elisa Burghard
9,276 Points
Elisa Burghard
Elisa Burghard
9,276 Points

Hi Michael, you are very close!

class Student:
    name = "Michael"

    def praise(self):
        return ("You're doing a great job, {}!".format(self.name))

You pass the praise method an argument (self), in which you then call .format(name), it does not know which name you are referring you. Also the text above states return and not to print it on the screen. The devil's in the detail sometimes ;) Keep up the good work and happy coding!

Michael Russell
Michael Russell
1,575 Points

Hello Elisa,

Thank you for getting back to me. Modified my code as you recommended, and made note of it for reference later. I appreciate your assistance.