PythonInterpreters
Python interpreters are software programs that execute Python source code, translating it into machine-readable instructions for execution. They serve as the core component of any Python environment, enabling developers to run scripts, modules, and applications written in the Python programming language. The primary interpreter for Python is the reference implementation, known as CPython, which is written in the C programming language and is the default interpreter distributed with Python installations.
CPython is widely used due to its stability, extensive standard library, and broad community support. However,
Jython, an interpreter that allows Python code to run on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), enabling integration
Interpreters like CPython execute Python bytecode, which is generated by the Python compiler (also known as
Developers often select an interpreter based on project requirements, such as performance needs, compatibility with existing