Subj : pros and cons
To   : Denn
From : Lonewolf
Date : Wed Dec 24 2025 11:27 am

  Re: pros and cons 
  By: Denn to Codefenix on Wed Dec 24 2025 09:20 am 
 
 Ni>>> Is scripting not programming? 
 De> Traditional Distinctions 
 
 De> Programming (CPU/System Focus): Historically, "programming" refers to 
 De> creating standalone software from scratch using compiled languages like 
 De> C++ or Rust. These programs are translated into machine code that the CPU 
 De> executes directly to perform complex, resource-intensive tasks like 
 De> building operating systems or game engines. 
 De> Scripting (Program/Automation Focus): "Scripting" traditionally involves 
 De> writing instructions to control or automate an existing program or 
 De> environment. Scripts are typically interpreted line-by-line at runtime by 
 De> another program (a "host" or interpreter) rather than the CPU directly. 
 
 De> I would say both are considered programming. 
 
I agree, both achieve the same result, get the machine to do what you want it 
to. The only difference really is the speed of execution and whether or not you need to worry about memory management. Today, the syntax between many different languages is so similiar, I can quickly convert code between C/C#/JavaScript with much thought.
need to worry about memory management. Today's language syntax so similiar, you can easily convert code between C/C#/JavaScript without much effort.
 
Lonewolf 
 
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