learn-python/contrib/advanced-python/eval_function.md

Understanding the eval Function in Python

Introduction

The eval function in Python allows you to execute a string-based Python expression dynamically. This can be useful in various scenarios where you need to evaluate expressions that are not known until runtime.

Syntax

eval(expression, globals=None, locals=None)

Parameters:

• expression: String is parsed and evaluated as a Python expression
• globals [optional]: Dictionary to specify the available global methods and variables.
• locals [optional]: Another dictionary to specify the available local methods and variables.

Examples

Example 1:

result = eval('2 + 3 * 4')
print(result)  # Output: 14

Example 2:

x = 10
expression = 'x * 2'
result = eval(expression, {'x': x})
print(result)  # Output: 20

Example 3:

x = 10
def multiply(a, b):
    return a * b
expression = 'multiply(x, 5) + 2'
result = eval(expression)
print("Result:",result)  # Output: Result:52

Example 4:

expression = input("Enter a Python expression: ")
result = eval(expression)
print("Result:", result)
#input= "3+2"
#Output: Result:5

Example 5:

import numpy as np
a=np.random.randint(1,9)
b=np.random.randint(1,9)
operations=["*","-","+"]
op=np.random.choice(operations)

expression=str(a)+op+str(b)
correct_answer=eval(expression)
given_answer=int(input(str(a)+" "+op+" "+str(b)+" = "))

if given_answer==correct_answer:
    print("Correct")
else:
    print("Incorrect")
    print("correct answer is :" ,correct_answer)

#2 * 1 = 8
#Incorrect
#correct answer is : 2
#or
#3 * 2 = 6
#Correct

Conclusion

The eval function is a powerful tool in Python that allows for dynamic evaluation of expressions.