The exec() function in Python is a built-in function that dynamically executes Python code. It takes either a string containing the Python code or a code object as an argument and executes it within the current scope. This function is often used for dynamic code execution and code evaluation.
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| object | This parameter represents either a string or code object. If it's a string, the Python code will be executed. If it's a code object, it will be executed in the current scope. |
| locals | This parameter is optional and represents a dictionary containing local variables. If provided, the code will be executed within this dictionary as the local namespace. |
| globals | This parameter is optional and represents a dictionary containing global variables. If provided, the code will be executed within this dictionary as the global namespace. |
Return Values
The exec() function always returns None in Python.
How to Use exec() in Python
The exec() function in Python dynamically executes a string of Python code as a program.
code = "print('Hello, World!')"
exec(code)