What is script?

• A script or scripting language is a computer language with a series of commands within a file that is capable of being executed without user interaction and without being compiled.
• Advantages of scripts
• Open source, allowing users to view and edit the script if needed.
• Does not require the file to be compiled, but may be when necessary.
• Easy to learn and write.
• Easy to port between different operating systems.
• Much faster to develop than an actual program - some individuals and companies write scripts as a prototype for actual programs.
• Disadvantages of scripts
• Open source, allows others to view source code, which may be prohibited by some companies.
• In some situations, they may be slower than a compiled program.
• Requires the user to install an interpreter or separate program before the script can be run.

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