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bulio · Jun 4th, 2006, 11:47 AM

Hey everyone,

I'm currently learning Python, and I have two quick questions.

The first one is, when defining an object inside of a class why do we use (self)?

ie:

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class Person
    def bulio(self): 
        print "Bulio says hi." #Use self so it will do this?

Is it because self will make the object run what is inside of it? (And therefore use the print?)

Secondly, would it be wise for a Python newbie to start learning pygame right away? I know my basic loops, if statements, functions, and classes.

Thanks!

Jun 4th, 2006, 11:47 AM	#1
bulio Hobbyist Programmer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Location Posts: 140 Rep Power: 5	Two quick questions Hey everyone, I'm currently learning Python, and I have two quick questions. The first one is, when defining an object inside of a class why do we use (self)? ie: (Toggle Plain Text) class Person def bulio(self): print "Bulio says hi." #Use self so it will do this? class Person def bulio(self): print "Bulio says hi." #Use self so it will do this? Is it because self will make the object run what is inside of it? (And therefore use the print?) Secondly, would it be wise for a Python newbie to start learning pygame right away? I know my basic loops, if statements, functions, and classes. Thanks!