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Python Object-Oriented Python Instant Objects Your first method

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

Hello!

I am stuck on this challenge; can someone please help ?

first_class.py 
class Student:
    def praise(self):
        name = "Cristian"
        print("You're doing a great job {}!".format(name))
me = Student()
me.praise()

1 Answer

Jonathan Fernandes
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Jonathan Fernandes
Courses Plus Student 22,784 Points
Jonathan Fernandes
Jonathan Fernandes
Courses Plus Student 22,784 Points

Hey, so a couple things. The name attribute is associated with the class according to the start of the challenge. So the first part should be:

class Student:
    name = 'Christian'

Then since it is associated with the class, you can call it inside your function using self. Also, the challenge asks you to return the value, like so:

class Student:
    name = 'Christian'

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

Remember, whenever you are working with classes, the variables associated with them are called attributes. So since it asked you to create a name attribute, you should be attaching it to the class.

Let me know if that makes sense and if not, just know I will be happy to explain further!!! Happy coding!

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

I understand; thank you for the help ! :D