Basically, all scripting languages are programming languages. The main theoretical difference is that scripting languages don’t need a compilation step and are interpreted. For example, a C program must be compiled before running, while scripting languages like JavaScript or PHP run without compilation.
What actually scripting means :
-Scripting is more about how you use the language.
Typical scripting tasks:
- Automating file operations
- Writing quick utilities(focus on one job,short -few lines of code)
- Glueing systems together(It’s about connecting different programs, tools, or components so they work as one system.)
- Running small tasks without heavy setup
What “Programming” Means :
-Programming usually involves:
- Designing systems
- Building scalable apps
- Managing memory/performance
- Writing structured, maintainable code.
Difference between Scripting and Programming Languages:
Scripting Language:
- A scripting language is a language that uses a naive method to bring codes to a runtime environment
- They are used to create dynamic web applications.
- Scripting languages contain different libraries.
- These languages requires a host.
- Do not create a .exe file.
- It is easier to learn than programming language.
- It is easy for the beginner to write and understand the code.
Example - Bash, Ruby, Python, JavaScript etc.
Programming Language:
- A Programming language is a language which is used by humans to navigate their communication with computers.
- Programming languages are used to write computer programs.
- Programming languages are translation free languages.
- These languages are self executable.
- These generate .exe files.
- It can take significant amount of time to learn.
- It is difficult for the beginner to write and understand the code.
Example - C++, Java, PHP High-level etc.
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