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# Hello, World!

["Hello, World!"](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%22Hello,_world!%22_program) is typically the first
program that anyone writes in any language. It is, by design, an example of the absolute simplest
program that can possibly be written in any given language. Whenever an experienced programmer
starts to learn a new programming language, it is very common that the first program they will
write is some form of "Hello, World!" This helps them do two things:

1. Verify that their developement environment is working properly
2. Prove to themselves that they can write a very simple program

Basically, a "Hello, World!" program simply outputs the text "Hello, World!" to the screen
or console. (NOTE: if you don't know what a console aka command-line interface aka command
window aka terminal window is, you should take a few minutes to
[read the Wikipedia article about the Command-line interface](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Command-line_interface).)
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blurb: '"Hello, World!" is the simplest program that can be written in any language.'
source: "This is a program with a long and glorious tradition."
source_url: "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%22Hello,_world!%22_program"