How to convert string to conditional expression in PHP?

Question

I have string like this,

$condition = "if($test == '1')";

I want to convert it to a conditional expression without using eval().

Is it possible?

I don't know other method to evaluate code, but depend on your need, you should be able to have what you are expected with another way (switch, etc..). Can you give us more explanations about the purpose ..? — MatRt
– MatRt, Commented Mar 13, 2013 at 5:23
just use $condition = ($test == '1'); the result of the expression will be assigned to $condition... — user1646111
– user1646111, Commented Mar 13, 2013 at 5:23
For example i have associative array, $adata = array('name' => 'John', 'age' => 21); i have a function that convert that to a string so the output will be like this, $condition = "if($name == 'John' && $age == 21);"; and i want $condition to be converted into a regular conditional expression. — japt
– japt, Commented Mar 13, 2013 at 5:27

Dipesh Parmar · Accepted Answer · 2013-03-13 05:32:18Z

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answered Mar 13, 2013 at 5:32

Dipesh Parmar

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