[Tutor] class question

[Dave S]

Dave S wrote:

> I guess Im one of those guys for whom classes do not come easy !
>
> class test:
>    a=1
>    b=2
>
>    def  __init__(self):
>    self.c=5
>    self.e=6
>
>    def somedef(self):
>    self.f=7
>    self.g=8
>
> In a class structure, you can use either a simple a=2 or self.a=2. OK 
> Ive read the text but am still not clear.
> The self.a=2 tags this variable to the genrated instance via self .... 
> ok  ... and appears to be a global variable.
> So what happens with plain a=2.
>
> What I am asking is when sould I use a=2 & when self.a=2 ?
>
> Thanks in advance
> Dave
>
Doh ... got it !

Dave