CODEWITHSUNDEEP
python-3.xinstantiation
OverLord-in-Beta
OverLord-in-Beta

Reputation: 25

Instantisation in Python

I have just started learning to program in Python. I am finding it difficult to instance objects properly. It gives a traceback but I don't know why. I have been reading the documentation for 3.8 and still not sure what is causing the error? Your help is deeply appreciated.

Thank you.

    def _init_(self, name, age, character):
        self.name = name
        self.age = age
        self.character = character

    def date_of_birth():
        return 2020 - self.age



Breeds = Breeds = [Dog("Alsation", 2,["Protective","Smart"]), Dog("Rotteweiler", 3,["Possessive","Aggressive"]), Dog("Chihuahua",1,["Loud, Jumpy"])]

sum = 0
for dog in Breeds:
    sum = sum + Dog.age

print("The average age of breeds is: " + str(sum/len(Breeds)))'''


```Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "C:\Users\Hilary\Desktop\hello.py", line 12, in <module>
    Breeds = Breeds = [Dog("Alsation", 2,["Protective","Smart"]), Dog("Rotteweiler", 3,["Possessive","Aggressive"]), Dog("Chihuahua",1,["Loud, Jumpy"])]
TypeError: Dog() takes no arguments
>>> ```

Upvotes: 0

Views: 68

Answers (1)

Max Uppenkamp
Max Uppenkamp

Reputation: 974

The __init__ method requires 2 underscores left and right, you are using 1.

Therefore your init method isn't recognized, and Python doesn't see any constructors that take your number of arguments.

Upvotes: 1

Related Questions