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Python Object-Oriented Python Instant Objects __init__

Posted by Madhavi Nori
Madhavi Nori
739 Points

Why do I get the error "It looks like Task 1 is no longer passing" ?

I am working on first_class.py and that's the error that I get!

first_class.py 
class Student:
    name = "Your Name"

    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 self.praise()
        return self.reassurance()

    def __init__(self, **kwargs) :
        for key, value in kwargs.items() :
            setattr(self, key, value)

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,261 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,261 Points

Often, that message is caused by a syntax error and can be misleading. But in this case it's accurately reflecting changes that have un-done what task 1 accomplished (regarding the setting of "name").

Use the "Go to task One" button and try this same code there. You'll get a more explicit hint about what's wrong.