How to access a field dynamically, given its name

I have a list of fields obtained using a fieldset.

I want to set a value on these fields, but I can't figure out the syntax in Apex.

For example, the email field in the contact object.

Is there a way to preform this operation:

contact.email = 'me@somewhere.com'

if the token 'email' is in a string?

thanks

Best Answer chosen by Admin (Salesforce Developers)

Filikin
ok, figured it out using put
contact.put('email', 'me@somewhere.com') seems to do the job

Filikin
ok, figured it out using put
contact.put('email', 'me@somewhere.com') seems to do the job

This was selected as the best answer

LukashP
Yes, you should do it like that.
Also,
sobject.get('fieldName');
gives you the current field value

Filikin
thanks, good to have confirmation

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