What are the advantages and disadvantages of programming languages that interpret code at runtime?

Programming languages with runtime code interpretation (e.g., Python, JavaScript) have the following advantages and disadvantages:

Advantages:

• Rapid development and testing, as code is executed immediately without a compilation step.
• Cross-platform compatibility — the interpreter ensures consistent behavior across different systems.
• Flexibility: dynamic typing and the ability to modify code during execution.

Disadvantages:

• Lower performance compared to compiled languages, as the interpreter analyzes and executes code on the fly.
• Possible runtime errors that are not detected at compile time.
• Dependence on the interpreter, which must be installed on the target system.