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Python Object-Oriented Python Instant Objects Your first class

Posted by Alwen Nyikadzanzwa
Alwen Nyikadzanzwa
1,541 Points

what is wrong with my code

Please help

first_class.py 
class Student:
   def name():
    Student.name = "Alwen"

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points

You'll only use "def" when you create a class method. So you don't need the "def" line.

And you're close on the variable assignment, but you don't need the "Student." prefix for code inside the class.