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4.2 Difference between Programming and

Scripting

Definition

A programming language is essentially a formal

language that combines a set of instructions that

can be fed into the computer to generate a specific

output. A scripting language is a programming

language that supports scripts which are programs

written exclusively for a special runtime

environment to automate the execution of a

specific action/function.

Interpretation

Programming languages are compiled into a more

compact design that does not require to be

interpreted by another language or application.

Scripting languages are written in one language

and interpreted within another program,. Thus,

programming languages run independently of a

parent program, but scripting languages run inside

another program.

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