Scripting Programming Language

A scripting programming language is a language designed for writing scripts: relatively short programs that automate tasks, connect other pieces of software or control an application. Scripts are usually run line by line by an interpreter instead of being compiled into machine code beforehand, which makes them quick to write and change but often slower to run. Well-known examples include Python, JavaScript, Ruby, Perl, PHP and shell languages such as Bash. In finance they are used for data analysis, reporting, test automation, back-office reconciliation and prototyping trading strategies, while speed-critical systems are often written in compiled languages. The line between scripting and "full" languages has blurred, since many scripting languages now power large applications. In crypto, Bitcoin's built-in Script is a very limited language for spending conditions, not a general-purpose scripting language.