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Whats the difference between an interpreted language and one compiled to a VM? [duplicate]

This question already has answers here: Interpreted vs Compiled: A useful distinction? (7 answers) Closed 10 years ago. It occurs to me that there’s not a heck of a lot of difference between $>python module.py And: $>javac module.java $>java module.class The former compiles to an intermediate language (python bytecode) and executes the program. The latter […]

Use cases for “private” interfaces?

I was wondering if there was a valid use case for being able to properly define the specific internal properties and functions of a class in a way similar to how an interface defines the public properties and functions of a class.

Is it easier to write robust code in compiled, strictly-typed languages? [closed]

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Are programming languages pretty much “stable” for now? [closed]

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Language Design: Are languages like Python and CoffeeScript really more comprehensible?

The “Verbally Readable !== Quicker Comprehension” argument on http://ryanflorence.com/2011/case-against-coffeescript/ is really potent and interesting. I and I’m sure others would be very interested in evidence arguing against this. There’s clear evidence for this and I believe it. People naturally think in images, not words, so we should be designing languages that aren’t similar to human language like English, French, whatever.