Compiled vs Interpreted Python is an “interpreted language.” That means you’ll install an interpreter on your machine that will read and understand Python code.

Given its tendency toward verbosity and strict syntax, it might not be the best idea to teach Java as an introductory programming language. Accessible alternatives to Java -- like Python -- exist and ...

It was never the sexiest language, but for decades Java has been a mainstay of modern technology, and it's going to be with us for years to come.