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Python Object-Oriented Python Advanced Objects Frustration

Posted by ABDULSALAM JAM
ABDULSALAM JAM
Courses Plus Student 156 Points

hello I need some help

I don't how do this

frustration.py 
class Liar(list):
    def __init__(self, *args, **kwargs):
        super().__init__()

    def __len__(self):
        return len(self) - 2

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

You have the right idea, but to call the "len" method of the parent class, you need to put "super()." in front of it. Otherwise, you're calling yourself which will cause a "recursion loop".

Also, don't forget the underscores for the name "__len__".