Poetry __init__() got an unexpected keyword argument ‘strict’

When you receive the error message “TypeError: __init__() got an unexpected keyword argument ‘strict'”, it typically means that you are trying to pass an argument to the __init__ method of a class that it does not recognize or expect.

Class constructors in Python are defined using the __init__ method, which is automatically called when you create an instance of a class. The purpose of this method is to initialize the object’s attributes and perform any necessary setup.

The ‘strict’ argument mentioned in the error message is not a valid argument for the __init__ method of the ‘poetry’ class. This could be due to one of the following reasons:

  1. 1. Misspelling: Double-check if you have misspelled the argument name. Python is case-sensitive, so make sure the argument is spelled exactly as expected.
  2. 2. Incorrect usage: Confirm that you are passing the argument to the correct method and in the correct syntax. Verify the order and number of arguments being passed.
  3. 3. Outdated code or libraries: If you are using a library or framework, ensure that you have the correct versions installed. Some updates may introduce changes to the methods or arguments available.

Here’s an example to illustrate how this error can occur:

    
      class Poetry:
        def __init__(self, title, author):
          self.title = title
          self.author = author
    
      poem = Poetry(title="The Road Not Taken", author="Robert Frost", strict=True)  # Incorrect usage
    
  

In the above example, the ‘strict’ argument is being passed to the __init__ method of the Poetry class, but it is not a recognized argument. This will result in a similar “TypeError: __init__() got an unexpected keyword argument ‘strict'” error.

To resolve this error, you need to identify the correct arguments that the __init__ method expects and pass them accordingly. Remove any unrecognized arguments that are causing the issue.

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