What is the differences between programming languages and scripting languages. And which are them ?

Answer 1

Basically, all scripting languages are programming languages. The theoretical difference between the two is that scripting languages do not require the compilation step and are rather interpreted. For example, normally, a C program needs to be compiled before running whereas normally, a scripting language like JavaScript or PHP need not be compiled.

( source: https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/whats-the-difference-between-scripting-and-programming-languages/ )

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Vachila64☕
No, they are not. NEZ (or rather I should say, GeeksForGeeks) is saying that the difference between scripting and programming languages is that "programming languages are compiled", which is certainly false as not all porgramming languages are compiled. In fact, as said by Martin Taylor (EDIT: and the GFG page), scripting languages are a subset of programming languages.

A better difference according to me would be that scripting languages are used for....... scripting. They are preferred for making small scripts that automate stuff etc. rather than making big applications.

Answer 4

Vote NEZ for best answer!!

Answer 5

Martin Taylor XXX Ah, I see the difference now!

So yeah, the question in itself is quite wrong now i look at it that way, lol, but I didn't know this either! Awesome info you guys! ^_^

Answer 6

Martin Taylor
Lol, you seem to really know your cars!

You cant be aerious😂
I don't see any lizard people or secret society here, lol
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Answer 7

Martin Taylor

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Answer 8

Martin Taylor NEZ
But you guys are saying the same thing...