Källkodsskript

Källkodsskript, often referred to as source code scripts or simply scripts, are sequences of instructions written in a programming language that are intended to be executed by an interpreter rather than being compiled into machine code beforehand. This distinction places them in contrast to compiled languages like C or Java, where the source code is translated into an executable file before runtime.

Scripts are typically used for automating tasks, manipulating data, web development, and system administration. Their interpretative nature often leads to faster development cycles because changes can be tested immediately without the compilation step. Common scripting languages include Python, JavaScript, PHP, Bash, and Ruby.

The interpreter reads the script line by line, translating and executing each instruction as it goes. This can sometimes result in slower execution speeds compared to compiled programs, especially for computationally intensive operations. However, for many applications, the ease of use, rapid development, and flexibility offered by scripting languages outweigh potential performance differences. Many web pages, for instance, rely heavily on JavaScript for dynamic content and user interaction, while server-side scripting languages like PHP and Python are widely used for building web applications.