Learning programming (1)
From Wiki @ Karl Jones dot com
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.
