How to convert array to a mathematical computation expression? [duplicate]

Question

I tried to write a computation mathematical expression and store each sign into an array.

For example, I want to convert the array:

let arr = ['10', '-', '(', '2', '+', '1', ')', '*', '3'];

To the following expression:

let result = 10 - (2 + 1) * 3;  // 1

Any suggestions on how to achieve this?

You can create your own calculator as well. We did it in college to practice stacks (for arrays it's the use of push and pop). Pretty much you keep pushing numbers to one array and operators to the other array. When you find something that has higher precedence, you handle it in place. You do this until the arrays are empty. — Matt
– Matt, Commented Aug 28, 2018 at 16:42

Maor Refaeli · Accepted Answer · 2018-08-28 13:41:22Z

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It will not validate your input but eval(arr.join("")) will do it.
eval takes a string and executes it as it were a js expression.

answered Aug 28, 2018 at 13:41

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I forgot I can use eval() to achieve this goal. Thank you so much

No problem, but keep in mind that this will only work if the expression is valid. Also, consider reading this before using eval.

Community · Accepted Answer · 2020-06-20 09:12:55Z

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It work only with eval,

new Function is not working for this issue

const arr = ['10', '-', '(', '2', '+', '1', ')', '*', '3'];

eval(arr.join(' ')); // 1

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answered Aug 28, 2018 at 13:42

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