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IQAndreas: What is the name for a "not scripting language"? (e.g. AS3, Java)

leichtgewicht: imho this describes the just use:

  • scripted - changeable at runtime (eval)
  • interpreted - to byte code (as3)
  • compiled - to machine code

IQAndreas: Perhaps I'm using "scripting language" incorrectly. Take for instance PHP or Shell which run from start to finish, then stop. AS3 or Java code typically "stay alive" and run code "continuously". What is the proper name for that?

leichtgewicht: You mean single-threaded languages? ;) (you can run php forever, http://php.net/manual/en/function.sleep.php )

IQAndreas: And you can also sit backwards on a motorcycle while driving it; that doesn't mean it's a good idea. In my opinion, PHP syntax (or semantics?) isn't written for running forever. ;)

leichtgewicht: I understand where you come from but its more a "runtime" and "use" characteristic: "request-based" system?!

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