compiled or interpreted?

[Mirko Liss]

Matt Frey wrote:
> 
> Is Python a compiled language that can be run on a platform like c++, or is
> it interpreted like java, or is it in a class of its own?

It's compiled to virtual machine bytecode just like Java.
Python code can be developed very fast, but your computer needs 
a lot of time to run it.
I use Python to create software prototypes.

You might want to take a look at the list of frequently asked questions
at www.python.org for further details.

Mirko

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