The task for today is simple: write a program that prints “Hello, World!” to the console. This is traditionally the first program written by most beginners as it introduces you to the basic syntax of your programming language and the process of running a program.
Although this might seem like a small task, it lays the foundation for more complex programs by familiarizing you with essential elements such as:
Hello, World!
. Make sure to include both the correct punctuation and spacing.If you’re using Python, the syntax for printing something is:
print("Hello, World!")
In Java, you’ll need a bit more setup:
public class Main {
public static void main(String[] args) {
System.out.println("Hello, World!");
}
}
For JavaScript, you would use:
console.log("Hello, World!");
print()
is used to display information. In Java and JavaScript, you also need to use built-in methods like System.out.println()
(Java) or console.log()
(JavaScript)..py
extension (e.g., hello_world.py
). Run it using the command python hello_world.py
in your terminal or command prompt..java
extension (e.g., Main.java
). First, compile it using javac Main.java
, and then run it using java Main
..js
and running node hello_world.js
in the terminal.Once you’ve successfully completed this task, don’t rush to the next one just yet. Take a moment to modify your program, experimenting with different text or even printing your own name. This will help you get comfortable with writing and running code.
Ready to go? Let’s see your “Hello, World!” program in action!