gh-138011: add note about instantiating MyClass with ( ) #138016
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Add a note that writing x = MyClass without parentheses will not create an instance and calling x.f() will raise TypeError. The correct usage is x = MyClass().
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Hello, there is already a PR open for this issue: #138014 |
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Thanks, but I will close in favor of Terry's PR. I suggest you look into some of the other open issues. |
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Summary:
This PR adds a clarifying note to the class tutorial section.
x = MyClass(without parentheses) does not create an instance.x.f()in this case raisesTypeError: missing 1 required positional argument: 'self'.x = MyClass().Related Issue
Addresses confusion reported in issue #138011.
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