Why Developers STILL Write “Hello, World!” After 50 Years???

Every programmer remembers their very first line of code. Not a game. Not an app. Just two simple words on the screen: “Hello, World!” But have you ever wondered why this exact phrase became the universal starting point for developers? In this video, we explore the fascinating history behind “Hello, World!” — from its origins in the 1970s to how it became the most famous line of code on the planet. You’ll learn: Why Brian Kernighan chose these exact words How a 1972 book accidentally started a global tradition Why every programming course, professor, and tutorial still uses it How billions of people have typed the same line in every programming language Why “Hello, World!” feels so satisfying — even today It’s more than just a beginner example. It’s a 50-year-old tradition — a digital handshake shared by generations of programmers. So the next time you write “Hello, World!”, remember… You’re joining a global community that started with two pioneers who just wanted to say hi. #coding #technology #developer Thanks for watching! See you in the next one 👋 📌 ⏱️ Timeline 00:00 – Every programmer’s first line of code 00:07 – The famous “Hello, World!” moment 00:15 – Why this phrase? 00:28 – The history: 1970s and the Language B book 00:48 – Kernighan & Ritchie reuse it in the C book 01:10 – How it became a worldwide tradition 01:33 – “Hello, World!” across all programming languages 01:55 – Why it still matters today 02:15 – Final thoughts & outro