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Python Basic Object-Oriented Python Welcome to OOP Instance Attributes

Luis Gutierrez
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Luis Gutierrez
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Why is the make argument from the def __init__():; Called first when it's the last parameter?

Using chatgpt without any other block of code. the def init(): suggests to be left at the end of the attributes.

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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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Steven Parker
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Be careful about using ChatGPT (or any AI) in conjunction with the lessons, as it is notorious for getting confused and providing incorrect analysis.

But I'm wondering if you stopped partway through the lesson, because at first "make" was defined as the first parameter (after "self") but later is was moved to the end. For a few minutes the calling sequence in the code still reflects the original order, but before the lesson ends it is also rearranged to place "make" last. You might notice that the code is only executed after all changes are made and not while the reordering is still being done.

Luis Gutierrez
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Luis Gutierrez
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Luis Gutierrez
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Luis Gutierrez
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Yeah so. I didn't wrote the question properly. so why default arguments are called first in the instance of the initialization. or is there any specific order for the call of the instance attributes and the arguments?

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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The "self" argument is always first (and isn't explicitly passed when you create an instance). The rest are ordered as you want them to be passed in.

If that doesn't clear it up, perhaps you could show some code examples to illustrate what you are asking about.