Programming Languages vs. Scripting Languages: The Celebrity Beef That Isn’t

Let’s settle an ancient internet debate that has outlived floppy disks and low-rise jeans: what’s the difference between a “programming language” and a “scripting language”? Short answer: a vibe. Long answer: a vibe… plus history, runtimes, compilation, and the marketing department. The 60-Second Origin Story Back when computers were loud furniture, programming languages (think C, C++, … Read more