Learning programming (1)

This article introduces computer programming for the beginner.

Requirements

• Computer
• Programming language running on the computer
• Text editor or other tools for writing computer programs
• Compiler (for compiled programming languages)
• Knowledge of the computer, programming language, tools
• Knowledge of the software development process is helpful
• Goals: what will the program do?

Hello World

Programmers traditionally write a "Hello, World!" program when learning a new programming language.

The program outputs "Hello World" or some other message.

This is among the simplest possible programs, making useful as a proof of concept.

See also

• Computer program
• Computer programming
• "Hello, World!" program
• Programming language
• Software development process
• Source code