Is there ever a good reason to use eval()?

Question

It seems to me that eval() is treated with the same disdain that goto is. And by eval, I mean a function for executing a string as code, as seen in

Answer 1

When creating/testing code segments eval is PERFECT!

Just build a basic scaffolding webpage with textareas and an eval button. Put code into a textarea then press eval button. It's faster than switching back and forth between your text editor and browser

eval

edit code
press eval button

switching method

edit code
press save          extra step
switch to browser   extra step
press reload

When doing alot of testing and tweaking on the code the minor extra steps can really add up. Plus you might forget to save creating confusion when testing.