method-hidden.md

Pattern: Use of hidden method via attribute

Issue: -

Description

If method and attribute have the same name, Python prioritizes attribute making the method effectively hidden. This may lead to confusion as TypeError will be raised at runtime. Modify the code so that method and attribute names are unique.

Example of incorrect code:

class Felinae:
    def __init__(self, name):
        self.name = name
        self.family = "Felidae"

    # hidden
    def family(self):
        return self.name;

Example of correct code:

class Felinae:
    def __init__(self, name):
        self.name = name
        self.family = "Felidae"
    # removed family method