Computer Programming: Compiled vs Interpreted Languages

Compiled vs Interpreted Languages

Example Interpreted (Scripting) Languages

• Bash
• JavaScript
• PowerShell
• Python
• Ruby

Example Compiled Languages

• C
• C++
• C#
• Go
• Java
• Rust

More Information: Compiler and Interpreter: Compiled Language vs Interpreted Programming Languages - YouTube

REPL

If you're a beginner to computer programming, starting with a programming language with a REPL can be highly beneficial, as you can run and change your code on the fly without waiting for a compiler or debugger, so you get instant feedback on your input

• Read
  • An interpreter reads your input
• Evaluate
  • An interpreter executes (evaluates) your instructions
• Print
  • An interpreter prints any output or errors
• Loop
  • An interpreter loops back to repeat the process