I'm curious about the distinctions between scripting and software development. I've previously focused on software with user interfaces, but I'm looking for a broader understanding. Is the difference mainly in the interfaces, or are there additional factors at play? Also, if I wanted to transition from scripting to more traditional software building, what steps should I take?
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Basically, a script is like a shortcut to automate a task that normally would take you more steps to do manually. I’d still classify it as software. Scripting languages can handle both small tasks and create full applications—Python is a great example of a language that can do both effectively.
There isn’t a strict definition for either, but generally speaking, a script is focused on executing a specific task, while software building tends to involve more complex systems. Software often consists of various interconnected tasks, possibly tied to a database. So, it’s more about functionality and scale.
Yeah, I see what you mean. Some people might call anything from a quick script to a full application 'software', but the complexity level definitely plays a role.