Python, meanwhile, is an interpreted language, which means that its human code is converted into machine code line-by-line as the program executes, enabling it to run without first being compiled.

While each new iteration of generative AI tools tends to be better at writing code than the last, some experts say AI tools still lack the essential coding skills that even junior programmers ...

While A.I.-assisted programming tools are powerful, they are far from perfect. The underlying generative A.I. can sometimes create code that is flawed, verbose or not maintainable.