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Interpreted languages translate instructions on the fly

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Instead of translating the entire codebase upfront, interpreted languages read and execute lines dynamically as they go. It is like trying to translate a live speech while the person is still talking, creating immense flexibility at the cost of sheer speed.

Interpreted languages translate instructions on the fly
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