Parsing user input as python code in self-designed GUI

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I am working on a long-term project for myself (for now!). I was thinking about designing a graphical console where user can input their python code (within the API of my project) and extend the program. Of course,They can write their own modules and extend it but how can it be implemented as a part of customized GUI? In simple words, I want to take user input IN MY GUI and parse it as python code inside. It is like I want to create small compiler/interpreter for my software.

Brendan Wood · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-26 20:56:47Z

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You can use Python's exec function to interpret any string as Python code and execute it. For example:

exec('a=4; b=2.5; c=a*b; print c')

answered Mar 26, 2012 at 20:56

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Jack_of_All_Trades Over a year ago

Thanks for short and sweet answer.

Brendan Wood Over a year ago

No worries, I hope all goes well with your project!

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