Running a Program
Python |
Java |
A Python program can be
run as a script from a command prompt, as follows: > python
helloworld.py
Syntax and type errors are caught at run time. |
A Java application must
first be compiled, as follows: > javac
HelloWorld.java The byte code file can
then be run as follows: > java
HelloWorld Syntax and type errors
are caught at compile time. All
other errors are caught at run time. |