Python’s exec(): Execute Dynamically Generated Code
Python’s built-in exec() function allows you to execute arbitrary Python code from a string or compiled code input.
The exec() function can be handy when you need to run dynamically generated Python code, but it can be pretty dangerous if you use it carelessly. In this tutorial, you’ll learn not only how to use exec(), but just as importantly, when it’s okay to use this function in your code.
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to:
- Work with Python’s built-in
exec()function - Use
exec()to execute code that comes as strings or compiled code objects - Assess and minimize the security risks associated with using
exec()in your code
Additionally, you’ll write a few examples of using exec() to solve