> > > Where is the buggy code? Show me how Ship.__init__() can break. Anyone > can argue, few can offer facts. If you bring an argument that > Ship.__init__() can break if someone changes the code then that IS NOT > an valid argument. ANY code can be broken with the addition or > subtraction of a single char. > > The idea of using super() is that it works with single inheritance and multiple inheritance. If after a while your FasterShip extends from Ship and Bird, your Ship.__init__() will still work BUT it may not be calling the right code. So using super() is less error prone.
The official documentation also recommends to use super() http://docs.python.org/library/functions.html#super -- Mauro Cáceres
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