Invalid syntax error using Python and classes in Jupyter Notebooks

Question

Hi there I have the following code inside Jupyter Notebooks using Python 3:

Python code inside Jupyter Notebooks

When I type the same code into Python shell the same thing happens:

class SARDog(Dog):
    """Represent a search dog."""

    def__init__(self, name):
        """Initialize the sardog."""
        super().__init__(name)

    def search(self):
        """Simulate searching."""
        print(self.name + " is searching.")

    my_dog = SARDog('Willie')

    print(my_dog.name + " is a search dog.")
    my_dog.sit()
    my_dog.search()

    SyntaxError: invalid syntax

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The red line displaying the syntax error comes next to the colon after (self, name):

I have tried restarting the kernel in Jupyter but obviously the code is having the same effect in another environment.

The code is from a beginners Python cheat sheet.

Will really appreciate any input thanks!

Answer 1

After the __init__ you need to add

self.name = "your choice, can be a 'str' though"

So that self.name is defined