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The choice between compiled and interpreted languages has significant implications for programming and deployment. Below are the main differences:
1. Development Workflow:
- Compiled Languages:
- Require a compilation step before execution.
- Errors are caught during compilation, making debugging more challenging.
- Slower development cycle due to the need to recompile after changes.
- Interpreted Languages:
- No compilation step; code is executed directly.
- Errors are reported at runtime, making debugging easier.
- Faster development cycle due to immediate execution.
2. Performance:
- Compiled Languages:
- Faster execution because the code is optimized during compilation.
- Suitable for performance-critical applications.
- Interpreted Languages:
- Slower execution because the code is translated at runtime.
- Suitable for applications where development speed is prioritized over performance.
3. Deployment:
- Compiled Languages:
- Platform-specific binaries must be compiled for each target platform.
- Deployment requires distributing the compiled binary.
- Interpreted Languages:
- Platform-independent; the same code can run on any platform with the appropriate interpreter.
- Deployment requires ensuring the interpreter is available on the target system.
4. Use Cases:
- Compiled Languages:
- Systems programming, game development, real-time systems.
- Interpreted Languages:
- Web development, scripting, automation, rapid prototyping.
Examples:
- Compiled: C, C++, Rust, Go
- Interpreted: Python, JavaScript, Ruby, PHP
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