.. _eval-used:

eval-used / W0123
=================

**Message emitted:**

``Use of eval``

**Description:**

*Used when you use the "eval" function, to discourage its usage. Consider using `ast.literal_eval` for safely evaluating strings containing Python expressions from untrusted sources.*

**Problematic code:**

.. literalinclude:: /data/messages/e/eval-used/bad.py
   :language: python

**Correct code:**

.. literalinclude:: /data/messages/e/eval-used/good.py
   :language: python





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