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Python Object-Oriented Python Advanced Objects Proper Properties

Posted by Max Q
Max Q
2,485 Points

What is wrong with this code?

Help

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

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

2 Answers

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

The new code is fine, but somehow the name of the "__init__" method that was provided initially in the challenge got changed to "init" (with no underscores).

Just put it back the way it was to pass the challenge. And in general with challenges, never modify any provided code unless the instructions tell you to explicitly.

Max Q
Max Q
2,485 Points

Thank you for the reply. I got it!

KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,971 Points
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,971 Points

Since you are using markdown I'm assuming your code was submitted as shown. If so your init should begin and end with double underscores like this __init__

Max Q
Max Q
2,485 Points

Thank You sir