FAQ: Learn Python - Classes - Class basics FAQ: Learn Python - Classes - Create an instance of a class

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why am i forced to use the solution even when my code is correct

In Python, indentation is very important.

Based on the screenshot, you wrote:

class Car(object):
    pass
    my_Car = Car()

whereas the code in the solution is:

class Car(object):
    pass
my_Car = Car()

The blank line (line 3) in the solution code of the screenshot is just for readability and it is your choice whether to include a blank line or not.

But, the indentation is not optional. In your code, the statement my_car = Car() is considered as being a part of the Car class based on the indentation. Whereas in the solution code, the statement my_car = Car() is outside the class because of the indentation.

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