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Python Object-Oriented Python Instant Objects __init__

Posted by Anthony Prunsky
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Anthony Prunsky
Front End Web Development Techdegree Student 8,725 Points

I'm not sure whats going on here!? Frist Class Python

Whats is wrong? I can't pass the ex!

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()

1 Answer

Kirsten Smith
Kirsten Smith
3,484 Points

The key is that you are overriding the SUPER class method init. Do you remember what the function is to OVERRIDE the method? All of the other code in your init is correct.