Your First Python Program: Saying “Hello World” 🌎

Ready to dive into the world of Python programming? Let’s start with the most iconic introductory program – printing “Hello World” to the console. It’s a simple yet satisfying way to begin your coding journey.

Here’s the code:

print("Hello World")

Let’s break it down:

• print(): This is a built-in Python function. Its job is to display whatever is inside the parentheses on your screen.
• “Hello World”: This is the text you want to display. The text needs to be enclosed in quotation marks (single or double) to tell Python it’s a string literal (a piece of text).

How to Run the Code:

1. Save your code: Open a text editor (like Notepad, Sublime Text, or VS Code) and paste the code. Save the file with a .py extension (e.g., hello.py).
2. Open your terminal/command prompt: Navigate to the directory where you saved your file.
3. Run the code: Type python hello.py (replace hello.py with your file name) and press Enter.

You did it! You should now see “Hello World” displayed in your terminal. 🎉

This might seem basic, but it introduces fundamental programming concepts like:

• Syntax: Python’s specific rules for writing code.
• Functions: Blocks of reusable code that perform tasks.
• Data Types: “Hello World” is a string of characters.

This is just the beginning. Stay tuned for more Python adventures! 🚀