Script
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-001073
A program written for a specific runtime environment that automates the execution of tasks or controls the behavior of another application. Scripts are interpreted from source code at runtime rather than being compiled into machine code beforehand. Common scripting languages include Python for general automation, JavaScript for web browsers, and Bash for Unix-like operating system shells.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-001073 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Software |
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