webthing/action.py
def start(self):
        """Start performing the action."""
        self.status = 'pending'
        self.thing.action_notify(self)
        self.perform_action()
        self.finish()
def start(self):
        """Start performing the action."""
        self.status = 'pending'
        self.thing.action_notify(self)
        self.perform_action()
        self.finish()
Start performing the action.