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Mise en Place (The Basics)

Welcome to your first module! Think of this as learning your way around a new kitchen. We'll cover the three most essential concepts you need before you can start cooking up code.

  • Hello, World! (Displaying Output): This is how your program communicates, like the "ding!" of a microwave. It's the simplest way to confirm your kitchen is set up and working.
  • Comments (Leaving Notes): These are notes for yourself or others, like scribbling "use less salt" in a cookbook's margin. The computer ignores them completely.
  • Variables (Storing Information): These are your labeled prep bowls for ingredients (data), keeping everything organized and easy to find when your recipe calls for it.

Let's get started.