Talk:Scripting language: Difference between revisions

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== Rename ==

Looking at the comments, I see this is controversial. This article should _not_ be called ''scripting language''. I propose ''Script (computingprogramming)'' or something other than''Script (computing. But, it should be )'' ... Script (''something)''). andAnd 'scripting language' should redirect to it.

The term 'scripting language' and every other category on [[List of programming languages by type]] are almost valueless. What scripting language means is: a language used to write a script where script means a relatively short and simple sequence of instructions (for automation...). Theoretically, I can use any language to write a script. There may not exist a tool today where a particular language can be used for scripting, but someone could write that tool! I've used a C interpreter even though most consider C compiled. I can write a complex application with Python that I would argue is not a script. I think all languages fall into all categories. If we're going to talk about implementations that exist, then the story is different. But I think trying to document all existing (and past!) implementations is a foolhardy and low value goal. ... yes ''scripting language'' is a term in the world that people use. But, just because something is a term does not mean it should have an article. ... Putting an adjective in front of a noun does not always make for a noteworthy phrase.

And yes, similar should done for every other ''xxx language'' article. [[User:Stevebroshar|Stevebroshar]] ([[User talk:Stevebroshar|talk]]) 16:56, 4 May 2024 (UTC)