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10. Introduction to Interpreters

So far, we have discussed compilers. And they seem to be the 'bees knees'. A compiler produces fast, efficient code that are stored as an executable file. Once the compiler has done its job, you can pack it away. Just run the 'exe' file.

So why are there different ways of doing things? Why bother with interpreters?

Read on.