Evaluating Code

This module incorporates a unsafe evaluation of code BIF.

This module implements the evaluate() function for usage in your applications. Please note that this UNSAFE function can be a security risk if not used properly. Please use it with caution. It's powerful but can be nasty if misused.

# For Operating Systems using our Quick Installer.
install-bx-module bx-unsafe-evaluate

# Using CommandBox to install for web servers.
box install bx-unsafe-evaluate

DISCOURAGED

We have provided this function for those who need to evaluate dynamic code in their applications OR fore legacy apps still using it. This function is not for general usage and should be used with caution.

• evaluate( expression ): Evalutes the expression dynamically from left to right and returns the reuslt of the rightmost expression.

name = "boxlang"
lastName = "majano"
op = "eq"

println( evaluate( "#first# #op# #second#" ) )

GitHub Repository and Reporting Issues

Visit the GitHub repository for release notes. You can also file a bug report or improvement suggestion via Jira.