Is there a way to convert a string to code?

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If I have a string like this "value = 10" how would I make it so the value is equal to 10

Hey there, this might help answer your question: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/43878504/how-can-i-convert-string-to-source-code-in-python — Keverly, Apr 12 '21 at 16:42
@Anurag, I believe he wants `10` being assigned to the variable `value` — Martí, Apr 12 '21 at 16:44
Well then just do `value = int("value = 10".split(' ')[-1])` — Have a nice day, Apr 12 '21 at 16:45
Btw `eval()` method doesn't work in this case It throws error...you can also use `value=int("value = 10"[8:])` — Anurag Dabas, Apr 12 '21 at 16:46
You're right @Anurag, I'll remove my answer... I would have sweared that worked though... — Martí, Apr 12 '21 at 16:48

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 12 '21 at 16:41

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You can use the built-in exec method:

exec("value = 10")

answered Apr 12 '21 at 16:41

ApplePie

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Apr 12 '21 at 16:45

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>>> exec("value = 10")
>>> print(value)
10
>>> exec("value = 11")
>>> print(value)
11

answered Apr 12 '21 at 16:45

Marcel Preda

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