Why is my private variable causing me so much trouble in python. Guys pls suggest me changes in my code to make it error free.

Question

My CODE:

class Difference:

def __init__(self, a):

self.__elements = a

def computeDifference(self):

self.__elements = sorted(self.__elements)

def maximumDifference(self):

return (self.__elements[-1]-self.__elements[0])

Answer 1

Next time, it would be better, if you put your code in playground and post the link here. That's easier to test for all.

Answer 2

Try this:
class Difference:
def __init__(self, a):
self.__elements = a
def computeDifference(self):
return max(self.__elements) - min(self.__elements)

test = [5, 2, 8, 1, 6]
dif = Difference(test)
print(test)
print('differenz',dif.computeDifference())

Answer 3

Please specify what are your problems in relation to your variable, so we can help you.