How to parse static text in Javascript [duplicate]

Question

I have a String that contains a function as a String. This String is returned by the server:

var funcStr = "function() {
    console.log('this is a sample function');
}";

Is it possible to parse this String to a Function and execute it?

Yes its possible var fn = eval(funcStr);. Should you do this ever? NO. Also, note the unescaped quotes. — Jared Smith
– Jared Smith, Commented Mar 30, 2017 at 13:26
Maybe you should consider fixing the server; that's a weird thing to do. — Pointy
– Pointy, Commented Mar 30, 2017 at 13:29

Feathercrown · Accepted Answer · 2017-03-30 13:27:37Z

1

Yes, it is possible, but not a good idea. You use eval. This isn't the best to do for reasons too complex and opinion-based to get into here.

answered Mar 30, 2017 at 13:27

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Please don't answer dupes. Flag for closure instead.

Why not both? :P