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Python Object-Oriented Python Advanced Objects Proper Properties

Posted by Basile Breton
Basile Breton
3,906 Points

Bummer for missing attribute whereas added

Hi all, I don't understand why I get the Bummer "No 'area' attribute" when I try to add the area property to my rectangle

rectangle.py 
class Rectangle:
    def __init__(self, width, length):
        self.width = width
        self.length = length

    @property    
    def area(self):
        return self.width*self.lenght

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points

Those typo's will get ya! You have "lenght" instead of "length".

Basile Breton
Basile Breton
3,906 Points

Haha you're right, thanks Steven!