Is Python an interpreted language?

Python is usually called an interpreted language, but the full story has two steps. First, Python compiles your source code into a lower-level form called bytecode. Then the Python Virtual Machine (PVM) runs that bytecode one instruction at a time.

You do not need to run a separate compile command. Python does both steps for you when you run the file. The bytecode is often saved in a __pycache__ folder so the next run can start faster.

python hello.py

That one command compiles and runs the program. Because of this, you can change a file and run it again straight away, which is why Python feels quick for learning and testing. Read the next question to understand what an interpreted language is.

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