You are trying to use advanced features of Python, and they are not the right tool for what you're trying to do.
Specifically, you're trying two things at the same time: 1. Properties, which allows method calls to look like simple variable access. 2. The __name__ special attribute on methods (reference: https://docs.python.org/2/reference/datamodel.html) to reflectively pick up a string that lets us get the name of a function. The problem is trying to use *both* of these features at the same time. It is self defeating. Here is a minimal example to demonstrate; ################## class Test(object): @property def x(self): return 42 ################## Consider the expression: Test2().x.__name__ This example is small enough that it should help to clarify what's going on. What did you want to happen? And what happens? Now look at: ##################### class Test(object): def x(self): return 42 Test().x().__name__ ##################### What do you expect to see when you run this, and why? The technical error in the first case is the same as the second. In short, I would strongly suggest you don't use @property, especially if you're learning the language. It's an advanced feature. In your particular case, you're getting into unnecessary trouble by using it. _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
