Questioning the use of eval(), security issue?

[T0raT]

A quick search on mdn web docs tells me eval() is a huge security risk and is slower than the alternatives.

I understand for beginners' sake this might be an easier way to make a calculator. But if the aim is to go from beginner to pro, why isn't a warning given to the students regarding eval()'s security risk, or even discussed at all. I still see eval() being in the course solution up to lesson 10.

Why is this?

[SuperSimpleDev]

Thanks for this. Using eval() is to make it easier to create the calculator project. I'll add a note in the exercises that it's only for learning purposes and to avoid using it in real world projects.

[T0raT]

Thanks for this. Using eval() is to make it easier to create the calculator project. I'll add a note in the exercises that it's only for learning purposes and to avoid using it in real world projects.

Thanks for addressing the issue Simon!