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Divya Divya
Divya Divya

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Scripting Language VS Programming Language?

Scripting Language :

A scripting language is designed to automate tasks and run within an existing environment such as a browser or server.

Key Characteristics

  • Interpreted (executed line by line)
  • No separate compilation step
  • Runs inside another program
  • Faster development, less code

Common Uses

  • Task automation
  • Web development (frontend/backend)
  • File and system operations

Examples

  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • PHP

Programming Language:

A programming language is used to develop full-scale applications and system-level software.

Key Characteristics

  • Compiled or interpreted
  • Can run independently
  • More structured and complex
  • Suitable for large applications

Common Uses

  • Software development
  • System programming
  • Game development

Examples

  • Java
  • C
  • C++

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