"Dynamic scripting languages" are programming languages that are interpreted at runtime and do not require explicit compilation. Typically, they offer high flexibility, allowing developers to create and modify programs quickly. They often support dynamic typing and provide powerful features for manipulating data structures.
Typical features of software using a dynamic scripting language include:
Runtime Interpretation: The scripting language is interpreted during program execution without requiring a separate compilation step.
Dynamic Typing: Variables can change their data type at runtime, allowing flexibility in programming.
High-Level Abstraction: Dynamic scripting languages often provide a simple and expressive syntax that allows developers to accomplish complex tasks with less code.
Built-in Data Structures and Functions: Typically, dynamic scripting languages provide a variety of built-in data structures such as lists, dictionaries, and arrays, as well as functions for manipulating these structures.
Dynamic Code Generation and Evaluation: These languages often allow generating and executing code at runtime, which is useful for advanced applications such as dynamic script generation or plugin systems.