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How to solve the identification error

class Shape: w = int(input()) h = int(input()) def __init__(self, w, h): self.width = w self.height = h def area(self): print(self.width*self.height) class Rectangle(Shape): def perimeter(self): return 2*(width+height) r = Rectangle(w, h) r.area() r.perimeter()

2nd Mar 2023, 11:28 AM
Amala Yakin
2 Answers
+ 12
Amala Yakin , it is an *IndentationError*, which means the indent of code lines is not properly done. > the 2 lines with *input()* should be outside the class > class rectangle, line with return: ... 2 x self. ... is missing > please use a proper indent of 4 spaces as suggested in the python pep-0008 *style guide for python code* > the code also uses a mix of spaces and tabs as indentation that causes errors
2nd Mar 2023, 11:58 AM
Lothar
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+ 4
Also note that getting input is needed to be done for instanciating the object. In the rectangle's perimeter function, you need tor every to the object properties via "self"
2nd Mar 2023, 12:01 PM
Lisa
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