The need to put "self" in every method

[Simon Brunning]

On 31 May 2005 08:45:45 -0700, Fernando M.
<fernandomirandamuro at gmail.com> wrote:
> i was just wondering about the need to put "self" as the first
> parameter in every method a class has because, if it's always needed,
> why the obligation to write it?

It doesn't need to be 'self'. You could use 'this', or 's', or whatever.

Of course, if you *don't* use 'self', you should expect an angly mob
with pitchforks and torches outside your castle.

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Cheers,
Simon B,
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http://www.brunningonline.net/simon/blog/