Common programming language categories

• Compiled
• Interpreted (also referred to as scripted or scripting language)

The developer or team decides which category of language is best suited for their problem.

Interpreted Programming Language

• Interpreted languages require an interpreter to translate scripts line by line
• Translators are built into the browser or require a program on computer
• Versatile, easy to run
• Some have become outdated
• Slower than compiler languages
• Easier to learn
• Good for small, repeated processes

Example: Javascript, Python, Lua, HTML

Compiled Programming Language

• Require a compiler to translate source code into an executable file
• Usually used to build larger and complex programs. Eg. Operating Systems, Graphic, Video editing, Scientific software
• Extremely fast
• Has a learning curve
• Good for solving complex problems
• Eg C, C++, C#, Java etc