---
id: 660696cce3e4e79af4612466
title: Task 21
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-21
lang: en-US
---

<!-- (Audio) Brian: When you're dealing with classes, begin by checking the class's name and properties. This will give you an idea of its purpose and its structure. -->

# --description--

Listen to the audio and answer the question.

# --questions--

## --text--

What does Brian suggest doing first when dealing with classes?

## --answers--

Write new properties for the class

### --feedback--

Brian's advice is to begin by understanding the class, not by writing new properties.

---

Change the class's name

### --feedback--

Brian does not suggest changing the name but rather checking the existing name and properties.

---

Discuss the class with a colleague

### --feedback--

While discussing with a colleague can be helpful, Brian specifically advises to start by checking the class's name and properties.

---

Check the class's name and properties

## --video-solution--

4

# --scene--

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