Writing Your First Script: Hello World

Let's confirm your active compiler environment is running successfully by deploying a classic terminal print sequence.

The Code Block

Create a local file named hello.pl and copy/paste this code:

#!/usr/bin/env perl
use strict;
use warnings;

print "Hello, World!\n";

Code Breakdown

• use strict; forces explicit variables, keeping you safe from spelling errors.
• use warnings; highlights poor syntax practices in output reports.