Today we’re going to talk about two terms that are often used interchangeably but have some significant differences: scripting and programming languages.

To kick things off, let’s clarify what we mean by “scripting” and “programming.” Scripting is like giving your computer instructions for doing specific tasks. It’s kind of like telling your friend to go get you some ice cream from the store you give them a script (or list) of steps they need to follow, and voila! You have delicious ice cream in no time. Programming, on the other hand, is more complex. It involves creating an entire application or software that people will use. Think about it like building a house from scratch instead of just buying one that’s already built.

Now some key differences between scripting and programming languages:

1. Complexity Scripting requires fewer lines of code than programming, making it easier to learn and master. Programming involves writing thousands of lines of code for a single program or application.

2. Interpretation vs Compilation When you run a script, the computer simply interprets your instructions and carries them out. In contrast, when you write a program, it needs to be compiled (or translated) into machine language before it can be executed by the computer.

3. Purpose Scripting is used for automating tasks or adding functionality to existing programs. Programming involves creating new software from scratch.

4. Tools and Resources When you’re scripting, your most important tool is a text editor (like Notepad). For programming, you need a lot more tools like code editors, assemblers, analysis tools, debuggers, modeling frameworks, and algorithms.

5. End Product The expected outcome for coding is simple: after your coding, the solution will successfully give your desired output. In contrast, programmers need to create an entire application or software that people will use. They also need to follow up and maintain what they built so that it runs smoothly and without glitches.

The key differences between scripting and programming languages in a nutshell. If you’re new to the industry, start with scripting and work your way up to programming as you gain more experience and confidence. And remember, always strive for readable code that speaks for itself just like good writing should be clear thinking made visible!

Here are some examples of popular scripting languages:
– Bash (Unix/Linux)
– Python
– Ruby
– Perl
– PHP

And here are some popular programming languages:
– Java
– C++
– JavaScript
– Swift
– Rust

Hope this helps!