Python - Zelle book uses eval(), is it wrong?

Question

PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT about the use of eval(), it is about the potential quality (or lack thereof) of a book it is used and taught in. SO already has countless threads ab

Answer 1

Well, to combine eval() and input() in such a way creates a rudimentary but possibly very harmful 'shell'. I haven't read the book, but I'd take it with a grain of salt. It's not just bad practice, it implements one deadly combo of functions.