Subj : pros and cons
To   : Codefenix
From : Denn
Date : Wed Dec 24 2025 09:20 am

  Re: pros and cons
  By: Codefenix to Nightfox on Wed Dec 24 2025 08:44 am

 Ni>> Is scripting not programming?

 Co> Someone once a long time ago explained to me that scripting was not
 Co> considered "true programming" since there was little to no consideration
 Co> for lower-level concepts like memory management and garbage collection and
 Co> stuff like that. I disagreed with this person, but I understood where they
 Co> were coming from. 

Programming tipically is maniplation of the CPU, where scripting is more manitplation of a specific program.

 
Traditional Distinctions

    Programming (CPU/System Focus): Historically, "programming" refers to creating standalone software from scratch using compiled languages like C++ or Rust. These programs are translated into machine code that the CPU executes directly to perform complex, resource-intensive tasks like building operating systems or game engines.
    Scripting (Program/Automation Focus): "Scripting" traditionally involves writing instructions to control or automate an existing program or environment. Scripts are typically interpreted line-by-line at runtime by another program (a "host" or interpreter) rather than the CPU directly.

I would say both are considered programming.

.... BASIC programmers PEEK and POKE.

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