Hello World: The Universal First Step in Coding

Danish Saleem - Jul 6 - - Dev Community

Ah, the "Hello World" program. It's the coding equivalent of that awkward first date where you don't quite know what to say, so you blurt out something simple just to break the ice. Think of it as the "Hi, I exist" of programming. Today, we're going to dive into the fascinating (and slightly absurd) world of "Hello World" across different programming languages.

The C Version: Straight to the Point

#include <stdio.h>

int main() {
    printf("Hello, World!\n");
    return 0;
}
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C programmers like to keep things direct. It's like they say, "Here's a #include, a printf, and boom, I'm outta here." It's the equivalent of opening the door, yelling "Hello, World!" to your neighbor, and then slamming it shut before they can respond.

The Python Version: All About Simplicity

print("Hello, World!")
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Python is like that friend who shows up in pajamas to a fancy party and still manages to look cool. One line, and it's done. If Python's "Hello, World!" were a movie, it would be a five-second TikTok clip that goes viral.

The Java Version: Overly Formal

public class HelloWorld {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        System.out.println("Hello, World!");
    }
}
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Java is that guy who shows up to a casual barbecue in a full suit. "Public this, public that, here's my main method, let's be formal about it." It's the software equivalent of a handshake that lasts just a bit too long.

The JavaScript Version: Full of Potential

console.log("Hello, World!");
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JavaScript is that friend who brings a trampoline to a picnic. Simple, fun, and you know things are about to get interesting. One console.log, and you’re ready to conquer the browser.

The PHP Version: Mixing Things Up

<?php
echo "Hello, World!";
?>
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PHP is like your eccentric uncle who mixes ketchup with everything. It's embedded in HTML, can be mixed with various databases, and still manages to get the job done with a quirky smile.

The Ruby Version: Sweet and Succinct

puts "Hello, World!"
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Ruby is like that person who bakes cookies for every occasion. Sweet, simple, and always makes you feel warm inside. With a puts, it softly whispers "Hello, World!" like a bedtime story.

Why "Hello World"?

Why do we always start with "Hello World"? Because programming is a bit like a relationship: you start with small talk and work your way up to the deep stuff. Before you write a program to manage global stock markets, you first need to make sure you can get your code to, well, say hello.

So, whether you're in your pajamas or a full suit, whether you prefer trampolines or ketchup, "Hello, World!" is your universal first step into the wonderful world of coding. Embrace it, laugh at it, and remember: even the most advanced programmers started here.

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