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What does Python's eval() do?

In the book that I am reading on Python, it keeps using the code eval(input('blah')) I read the …

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eval command in Bash and its typical uses

After reading the bash man pages and with respect to this post. I am still having trouble understanding what exactly …

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Why is using the JavaScript eval function a bad idea?

The eval function is a powerful and easy way to dynamically generate code, so what are the caveats?

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What's the difference between eval, exec, and compile?

I've been looking at dynamic evaluation of Python code, and come across the eval() and compile() functions, and the exec …

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Evaluate expression given as a string

I'm curious to know if R can use its eval() function to perform calculations provided by e.g. a string. …

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Using python's eval() vs. ast.literal_eval()?

I have a situation with some code where eval() came up as a possible solution. Now I have never had …

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How to modify a global variable within a function in bash?

I'm working with this: GNU bash, version 4.1.2(1)-release (x86_64-redhat-linux-gnu) I have a script like below: #!/bin/bash e=2 function …

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Is there an eval() function in Java?

I have a string like the following: String str = "4*5"; Now I have to get the result of 20 by using the …

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Executing <script> elements inserted with .innerHTML

I've got a script that inserts some content into an element using innerHTML. The content could for example be: <…

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How to print / echo environment variables?

How do I print the environment variable just being set? NAME=sam echo "$NAME" # empty You can see here using …

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