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Python Object-Oriented Python Inheritance Complex Relationships

Rohela Raouf
Rohela Raouf
2,520 Points
Posted by Rohela Raouf
Rohela Raouf
2,520 Points

TypeError: __init__() missing 1 required positional argument: 'name' keeps appearing, not sure why

When I try to run the following code:

  import random

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

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



 class Thief (Character):
    sneaky= True 

    def pickpocket(self):
      return self.sneaky and bool (random.randint(0,1))

The following error message appears in the console: TypeError: init() missing 1 required positional argument: 'name'

I am not sure why this is happening, would someone be able to provide some clarity to why I get this message?

3 Answers

Scott Bailey
Scott Bailey
13,190 Points
Scott Bailey
Scott Bailey
13,190 Points 
import random

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

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

I'm on my phone currently so can't check the code fully, but I think the issue may have been your indentation.

the def and for statement only needed to be indented 4 spaces self.name needs to be indented 4 spaces after the : as does the setattr()

Evrything you want to happen after a : needs to be on a new line and indented another 4 spaces.

Give it a go and let us know if it works!

Rohela Raouf
Rohela Raouf
2,520 Points
Rohela Raouf
Rohela Raouf
2,520 Points

Thanks, I will look at that.

Pratham Mishra
Pratham Mishra
14,191 Points
Pratham Mishra
Pratham Mishra
14,191 Points

Hey Rohela, I think the problem is with your indentation. You have to indent 4 spaced for self.name = name and the setattr statement. I hope this fixes your problem