Hello world
computer program that produces the message "Hello, world!", often used to illustrate the basic syntax of a programming language
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Hello world
Summary
Hello world is a software category[1]. It draws 3,739 Wikipedia views per month (software_category category, ranking #149 of 263).[2]
Key Facts
- Hello world is credited with the discovery of Brian Kernighan[3].
- Hello world's instance of is recorded as software category[4].
- Hello world is a type of demo program[5].
- Hello world's Commons category is recorded as Hello World[6].
- Hello world's reference URL is recorded as http://helloworldcollection.de/[7].
- Hello world's facet of is recorded as programming language[8].
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Definition and Type
Hello world's instance of is recorded as software category[4]. It is a type of demo program[5].
Why It Matters
Hello world draws 3,739 Wikipedia views per month (software_category category, ranking #149 of 263).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] It is known by 91 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]