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Python Basic Object-Oriented Python Welcome to OOP Adding to our Panda

Cristian Popescu
Cristian Popescu
1,894 Points
Posted by Cristian Popescu
Cristian Popescu
1,894 Points

Panda challenge

Why doesn't my code work ?

*Also, what is up with this kind of challenge ? (a similar example wasn't covered in the course and it feels a bit frustrating)

panda.py 
class Panda:
    species = 'Ailuropoda melanoleuca'
    food = 'bamboo'


    def __init__(self, name, age):
        self.name = name
        self.age = age
        self.is_hungry = True
    def eat(self):
        self.is_hungry = False
        self.name = "Bao Bao"
        return f'{name} eats {food}.'

1 Answer

Chris Freeman
MOD
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,426 Points
Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,426 Points

hey Cristian Popescu, you are actually very close!

There are two errors in the method eat,

  • redefining self.name should not be done. :point_right: remove the asslgnment
  • the f-string refers to name and food that do not exist. To assess the attribute values of the current instance use self. prefix. :point_right: change name to self.name; change food to self.food

Post back if you need more help. Good luck!!

Cristian Popescu
Cristian Popescu
1,894 Points
Cristian Popescu
Cristian Popescu
1,894 Points

Thank you for the help ! (I managed to complete the challenge)

I will have to rewatch this section about OOP, it's a bit tricky. :)