Real Python - Evaluate Expressions Dynamically With Python

Real Python - Evaluate Expressions Dynamically With Python
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Genre: eLearning | Language: English | Duration: 8 Lessons (49m) | Size: 116.7 MB

The built-in Python function eval is used to evaluate Python expressions.

You can pass a string containing Python, or a pre-compiled object into eval and it will run the code and return the result.

Although Python's eval is an incredibly useful tool, the function has some important security implications that you should consider before using it. In this course, you'll learn how eval works and how to use it safely and effectively in your Python programs.

How Python's eval works

How to use eval to dynamically evaluate arbitrary string-based or compiled-code-based input

How eval can make your code insecure and how to minimize the associated security risks

The code in this course was tested with Python 3.9.0, eval has not changed much and older versions should be compatible.