| 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. |