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An interpreted programming language is a language where the source code is executed directly by an interpreter, without a separate compilation step. The interpreter reads and executes the code line by line at runtime.
Key Characteristics:
- No Compilation Step: Code is executed directly by the interpreter.
- Performance: Slower than compiled languages because the code is translated at runtime.
- Platform Independence: Interpreted code can run on any platform with the appropriate interpreter.
- Debugging: Easier to debug because errors are reported at runtime.
Examples:
- Python, JavaScript, Ruby, PHP
Workflow:
- Write source code (e.g.,
script.py
). - Execute the code using an interpreter (e.g.,
python script.py
).
Use Cases:
- Web development (e.g., JavaScript for front-end, Python for back-end).
- Scripting and automation.
- Rapid prototyping and development.
Connections:
- CS-005: Compiled Programming Languages
- CS-007: Differences Between Compiled and Interpreted Languages
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