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

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Shubham Rana · Answer 1 · 2019-07-23T10:37:41+0000

For statements, use exec(string) (Python 2/3) or exec string (Python 2):

>>> mycode = 'print "hello world"'
>>> exec(mycode)
Hello world

When you need the value of an expression, use eval(string):

>>> x = eval("2+2")
>>> x
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