Overview
If you are running a python program and encounter the error message: "Takes 3 Positional Arguments But 4 Were Given", this guide will help you identify the cause and fix the issue.
Reason for Error
When you are met with this error mesage, it is typically becase you have fed more arguments or parameters than the function or method is expecting.
Positional arguments are pieces of information that python will use to execute a certain function. In the error message, it is indicating that 3 arguements are expected and that only 4 have been given. This means you will have to go back and double check your code and determine if the extra argument is necessary.
Fixing the Issue
To fix this issue, double check your code and remove the extra argument or parameter that is unnecessary and causing the error.
FAQ
**Q. How can I know how many arguments a function needs? **
A. The best way to know how many arguments a function needs is to check the official documentation for the specific method in use. If there is no documentation available, you can look at the example code provided by the developer who created the method.
**Q. What is a positional argument? **
A. Positional arguments are pieces of information that python will use to execute a certain function. They are usually passed in the same order as the parameters within the function definition. The most common way to pass positional arguments in python is by listing them as arguments in the function call.