Hello World

Hello World

“Hello World” has become the most iconic phrase in the programming world, widely used by beginners when learning a new programming language. But where did this simple phrase come from?

The first recorded use of “Hello World” dates back to 1972 in a book titled The C Programming Language by Brian Kernighan and Dennis Ritchie. In this book, the authors introduced a small example program designed to teach new programmers how to write and compile their first code. This program simply output the phrase “Hello, World!” to the screen. The simplicity and clarity of the phrase made it ideal for illustrating how computers display text.

Since then, “Hello World” has been adopted as a tradition in nearly every programming language, symbolizing the start of a coder’s journey in mastering new tools and concepts. Its lasting appeal lies in its universality and simplicity. Today, writing a “Hello World” program is not just a technical exercise but also a rite of passage for anyone stepping into the world of programming.