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Python Object-Oriented Python Instant Objects __init__

Posted by Splotch_ P
Splotch_ P
2,984 Points

Setattr and __init__ code challenge part 1

no idea whats wrong, Super.append("screwed")...anybody out there have answers?

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

    def __init__ (self, name, **kwargs):
        self.name = name

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


    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()
csr13
csr13
33,293 Points

Hey, you have a syntax error: a whitespace exactly on the init line ---> def __init__ (self, name, **kwargs):

This is a common mistake among programmers, but you need NOT to include spaces when defining functions or initiating constructors:

Correct init syntax: def __init__(self, name, **kwargs):

No whitespace in between the init and the rest of the params

Rest of your code is correct.

1 Answer

Chris Freeman
MOD
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,457 Points
Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,457 Points

There is a format error:

TabError: inconsistent use of tabs and spaces in indentation

Fix these and your code will pass.