The "interpreted" nature of the existing Python language has little to do
with how it compares to other languages. Most languages, including BASIC,
are available in either flavor - interpreted or compiled. And either way,
it's still the same language. That being said, one would expect an
interpreted language (like Python!) to be a bit more approachable for
beginners. The mechanics of producing a working program are just simpler
when the language is interpreted, no matter what that language might be.
It would be quite a stretch to call Python similar to any of the very many
flavors of BASIC that exist. So - the answer is no, Python is not similar
to BASIC.
Python is, however, an excellent beginners language. In fact, a serious
programmer with several languages under his belt might actually be at a
disadvantage when learning Python. At least that is my personal experience.
So
Similar to BASIC - no!
Great language for beginning programmers - yes!
Thomas Bartkus
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> I'm new to programming.I've try a little BASIC so I want ask since
> Python is also interpreted lang if it's similar to BASIC.
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