Python on Raspberry Pi 3

Question

I am trying to code a RFID access system that utilizes an actuator to turn on and off. I followed a simple tutorial that can be found here.

I completed the tutorial fully and now have encountered problems:

1. I noticed when following the tutorial, the "python" we were coding was different from actual Python... for example, we don't do the curly brackets to end anything. Is there a way I can program and have access to my RFID module with the normal "Python" that I learned?
2. I am having issues finding the syntax's attached to SimpleMFRC522, because from what I read, it is a simplified way to interact with the RFID reader. So shouldn't there be certain syntax/functions attached to it?

3. When running a simple program that reads a tags ID and TEXT associated with the tag, I come across errors that usually wouldn't be an error on the normal python, for example...

   Python Code

   After running that code (labeled 'Python Code'), I come across...

   Actual Error

I am extremely confused and need guidance or referral to anything I could possibly learn to help me finish this project. All or any help is appreciated and seriously considered.

Answer 1

Similar issue to this post.

You cannot concatenate a string and an integer so you must pull the id out of the object then typecast it to a string:

unsure what the 'id' name is within the object but let's assume it's 'id'

... (code above)

try:
    print('Place your tag to be read.')
    id_obj, text = reader.read()
    print('Your ID is ' + str(id_obj.id))
    print('Your text is ' + text)

... (code below)