5.3 - What is an Interpreter?
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What does an interpreter do?
💡 Hint: Think about how it differs from a compiler.
Name a language that is commonly interpreted.
💡 Hint: Consider languages used in web development.
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What is the primary function of an interpreter?
💡 Hint: Focus on the execution style of an interpreter.
True or False: An interpreter generates a machine code file before execution.
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of what an interpreter does.
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Explain how an interpreter might be used in a web web application development scenario. Include its advantages.
💡 Hint: Think about environments like REPL or consoles.
Consider a scenario where you have a script running under an interpreter. If the script continues to throw errors but compiles without issues, what challenges might you face?
💡 Hint: Focus on the downsides of encountering errors in an interpreted environment.
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