How can I convert string '+' to operator + in python?

Question

For a simple calculator program, if i take input of the operator between two numbers in a string, how can I convert the the string '+' into + so that I can print the output.

Answer 1

Check this:
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1740726/turn-string-into-operator

Answer 2

You can use conditional statements {if-else} for it.

Answer 3

Use
Let num = str.split('+'); # return an array
Then add the num by a loop

Answer 4

eval('2+3')

Gives the output 5 where 2+3 is a string and is "evaluated" hence the method name eval()

Answer 5

Use python built in operator module and a dict to get corresponding operand

Answer 6

Have you tried to use escape character on the string?