In fact, when compared against its peers, Java is pretty fast. Java is able to compete with -- and sometimes outperform -- other interpreted languages based on how it manages memory, completes just-in ...

Compiled vs Interpreted Python is an “interpreted language.” That means you’ll install an interpreter on your machine that will read and understand Python code.

Tiobe’s ranking of Java in its top spot mirrors the PyPL Popularity of Language index for February. PyPL also lists Java in the top spot, with a 29 percent share.