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In [[computer programmingscience]], '''self-modifying code''' is code that modifies itself. This is straightforward to write when using [[assembly language]] and is also supported by some high level language interpreters such as [[SNOBOL4]] or the [[Lisp programming language]]. It is more difficult to implement on compilers but compilers such as [[Clipper programming language|Clipper]] and [[Spitbol]] make a fair attempt at it. Batch programming [[scripting programming language|script]]s often involve self modifying code as well.