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     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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