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Python Object-Oriented Python Dice Roller Project Breakdown

Posted by Katherina Kallis
Katherina Kallis
3,385 Points

I don't understand why we need a value argument if the number needs to be random.

What if we left out the value argument and on line 10 said:

self.value = random.randint(1, sides)

Why do we need that value argument?

1 Answer

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

The original code allows you the option of supplying a "value" argument. If you do, it sets that value instead of using a random one. A random value is chosen if you do not supply one.

If you make your suggested change, it will still do the same thing when no value is supplied, but it will no longer set it instead of the random value if you give one.