Your First Python Program: "Hello, World"

It’s a long-standing tradition in programming that your first program simply displays a greeting message like “Hello, World.”
This is an excellent way to get familiar with the basic workflow of writing, running, and debugging code.

1. Create a Python File

  1. Open your preferred code editor or IDE (for example, VS Code, PyCharm, or even Notepad).
  2. Create a new file and save it with the .py extension, for example: hello_world.py.

2. Write the Code

Inside your file, write the following code:

print("Hello, World")
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This simple program uses the `print` function to display the message “Hello, World” on the screen.

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## **3. Run the Program**

1. Open a terminal or command prompt.
2. Navigate to the folder where you saved your file. For example, if the file is in the **Documents** folder:

```bash
cd Documents
  1. Run the program by typing:
python hello_world.py

or, if your system requires python3:

python3 hello_world.py

4. See the Result

If everything is set up correctly, you should see the following in your terminal:

Hello, World

Code Explanation

  • print: A built-in Python function that sends text to the standard output (usually the screen).
  • "Hello, World": A text string (or string literal) that is displayed as output.