How do I execute a string containing Python code in Python?

Question

How do I execute a string containing Python code in Python?

Answer 1

eval() is just for expressions, while eval('x+1') works, eval('x=1') won't work for example. In that case, it's better to use exec, or even better: try to find a better solution :)

Answer 2

Check out eval:

x = 1
print eval('x+1')
->2