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Improper first parameter

Reports methods that lack the first parameter that is usually named self.

Example:

class Movie: def show(): pass

When the quick-fix is applied, the code changes to:

class Movie: def show(self): pass

The inspection also reports naming issues in class methods.

Example:

class Movie: @classmethod def show(abc): pass

Since the first parameter of a class method should be cls, the IDE provides a quick-fix to rename it.

Locating this inspection

By ID

Can be used to locate inspection in e.g. Qodana configuration files, where you can quickly enable or disable it, or adjust its settings.

PyMethodParameters
Via Settings dialog

Path to the inspection settings via IntelliJ Platform IDE Settings dialog, when you need to adjust inspection settings directly from your IDE.

Settings or Preferences | Editor | Inspections | Python

Inspection Details

By default bundled with:

CLion 2024.2, PyCharm 2024.2,

Can be installed with plugin:

Python Community Edition, 242.22900

Last modified: 11 September 2024