Comment by pjmlp

And? That doesn't change the fact it was compiled into machine code before execution, nor that with exception of 8 bit home computers, there were plenty of compiled BASICs in mainframes and later 16 bit home computers.

Since we have to prove everything on Internet forums,

https://archive.org/details/bitsavers_dartmouthB_3679804/mod...

=> Saving of Compiled Programs