Hello World - An Introduction to Web Development
If you're reading these lines, it means you've already taken the first step into the world of programming, and I'll be here to help you along the way. Instead of diving into boring theories, let's jump straight into practice! We'll start with the very first program — 'Hello, World!', which helps every developer take their first step towards mastering a new language.
Why is "Hello World" important for programmers?
- A simple start. "Hello World" is the first program every programmer writes, regardless of the programming language. It's a simple yet significant achievement.
- Language structure. Writing this program helps you understand the basic structure of a programming language or markup language like HTML.
- A programmer's ritual. Every developer, when starting to learn a new language, writes "Hello World." It's a symbolic step in learning a new tool.
- Motivation. By writing your first code, you see the first result, which boosts your confidence and motivates you to keep going.
Let's write our "Hello World"
To do this, we need to create a file with HTML code.
- Create a new file and name it index.html.
- Make sure the file extension is .html so the browser can recognize it.
Add the following code to the index.html file:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>Hello World Page</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Hello World!</h1>
</body>
</html>Open the file in the browser
Now, save the file and open it in your browser. To do this, simply double-click the file, and it will open in the default browser. You'll see the text "Hello World!" on the screen.
Congratulations! You've just written your first program and become a real programmer! 😎
Conclusion
The phrase "Hello World" is not just text. It's the first step in mastering a new programming language and part of a long-standing ritual that unites programmers all over the world. Now that you've written your first program, keep learning and experimenting. Next time, we'll explore how to add styles and make our page more beautiful.