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Python Python Basics (2015) Python for Beginners Third Quiz

Posted by George Lee
George Lee
840 Points

What does "separate, distinct compilation" mean when asked whether this is needed when running a Python script?

What does "separate, distinct compilation" mean when asked whether this is needed when running a Python script?

1 Answer

Chris Freeman
MOD
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,454 Points
Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,454 Points

The statement "Before we can run a Python script, we have to run a separate, distinct compilation step." is referring to whether or not Python requires compiling the code as a separate step before the code can be executed. "Compiled languages", like c++, requires this extra separate step. "Interpreted languages" like Python does not. So the correct response is False.