How to convert a=b=2 string into a=2, b=2 (actual assignments) in python?
There are some python parsers which give output for expressions like 2+3+4.
But how to use a=b=2 string into variable as a=2 b=2?
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Do you want `a,b = 2`? – squiguy Apr 26 '13 at 06:48
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3The big question is *why*? Because the answer kinda depends. – Lennart Regebro Apr 26 '13 at 06:53
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You can use `eval` function. – emigue Apr 26 '13 at 07:01
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s = 'a=b=2'
exec(s) #executes the string as a python command
And you are done
print(a)
2
print(b)
2
Refer to this discussion for more info: How do I execute a string containing Python code in Python?
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thanks for all responses. One more thing how to solve this b=("a=2)+4" – Girish Ns Apr 26 '13 at 11:15