Python equivalent of PropertyUtilsBean

Question

Hi everyone!
I was wondering, is there a Python equivalent to Apache commons' PropertyUtilsBean?

Edit:
For example, I'd like to be able to make this assignment

x.y[2].z = v

given "y[2].z" as a string.
Please note, I'm asking just because I'd like to not reinvent the wheel :)

Answer 1

Do you mean something like setattr?

From its docstring:

setattr(object, name, value)

Set a named attribute on an object; setattr(x, 'y', v) is equivalent to ``x.y = v''.

Answer 2

Why do you need such a thing when there's exec?