Re: [Python-Dev] Reasons behind misleading TypeError message when passing the wrong number of arguments to a method

John Arbash Meinel wrote:

Because you wouldn't want to have

A.echo()

Say that it takes 1 argument and (-1 given) ?

Something like "1 argument in addition to 'self'" would be reasonably clear and would cover both situations. +1 on fixing this from me, too. Even when you understand exactly what's going on, it's annoying having to make the mental adjustment every time. -- Greg