How can I parse a JavaScript file to an object with Node

Question

I need to parse a JavaScript file that exists on the Web with Node.

The file looks as follows:

var obj = {"data": [{"property1":40}]}

Is there any way I can download the file as a string, and parse it so it to an object? i.e. so that after I have parsed the file I can do:

var data = obj.data;

Sure, you can use a http module to download and parse the string with eval(). But remember, eval is evil. — Markus Zeller
– Markus Zeller, Commented Oct 30, 2020 at 11:50

Darth · Accepted Answer · 2020-10-30 11:50:52Z

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You can use eval for it, but be careful - you can also execute unwanted code

const fileContent = 'var obj = {"data": [{"property1":40}]}';
eval(fileContent);
var data = obj.data;
console.log(data);

answered Oct 30, 2020 at 11:50

Darth

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