Script
Also: scripts
A short program that does one job, like renaming a folder of files.
The fuller definition
A script is a program used to automate a task or sequence of operations, often run by an interpreter or shell.
- Inputs
Files and options
- Rules
Defined operations
- Result
Repeatable output
A simplified relationship, not a screenshot or a complete design.
A concrete example
A script validates that each chronology row points to an existing source ID.
The distinction that matters
A script follows its programmed logic; it need not contain AI or decide its own goals.
Related terms
Python
A popular programming language that is easy to read and widely used for AI work.
Agents & automationWorkflow
A fixed sequence of steps a task goes through, which may include AI steps and human checks.
Agents & automationAI agent
An AI system that takes steps to do a task. It may choose tools, search, or work with files. Its access should have clear limits.
Where it is taught
APIs and JSON: connect a model to a small programSource and further reading
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