[Python-Dev] Reasons behind misleading TypeError message when passing the wrong number of arguments to a method

[Greg Ewing]

John Arbash Meinel wrote:

> Because you wouldn't want to have
> 
> A.echo()
> 
> Say that it takes 1 argument and (-1 given) ?

Something like "1 argument in addition to 'self'" would be
reasonably clear and would cover both situations.

+1 on fixing this from me, too. Even when you understand
exactly what's going on, it's annoying having to make the
mental adjustment every time.

-- 
Greg