.. _abstract-class-instantiated: abstract-class-instantiated / E0110 =================================== **Message emitted:** Abstract class %r with abstract methods instantiated **Description:** *Used when an abstract class with `abc.ABCMeta` as metaclass has abstract methods and is instantiated.* **Correct code:** .. code-block:: python import abc class Animal(abc.ABC): @abc.abstractmethod def make_sound(self): pass class Sheep(Animal): def make_sound(self): print("bhaaaaa") sheep = Sheep() **Problematic code:** .. code-block:: python import abc class Animal(abc.ABC): @abc.abstractmethod def make_sound(self): pass sheep = Animal() # [abstract-class-instantiated] Created by ``basic`` checker