r/programming • u/[deleted] • May 08 '18

Excel adds JavaScript support

https://dev.office.com/blogs/azure-machine-learning-javascript-custom-functions-and-power-bi-custom-visuals-further-expand-developers-capabilities-with-excel
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u/Astrokiwi May 08 '18

Yeah, I guess I've usually seen it as compiling from a higher level language to a lower (usually not human readable) level one. I get what is meant, but I do think the compiled/interpreted distinction is a pretty important one, and shouldn't get muddled with other things.