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Introduction

In this section, we will write our first C# program: the classic "Hello, World!" This simple program will help you understand the basic structure of a C# application and how to run it.

Key Concepts

  • Namespace: A container that holds classes and other namespaces.
  • Class: A blueprint for creating objects.
  • Main Method: The entry point of a C# application.
  • Console.WriteLine: A method to output text to the console.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Create a New Project

  1. Open Visual Studio.
  2. Click on Create a new project.
  3. Select Console App (.NET Core) and click Next.
  4. Name your project HelloWorld and choose a location to save it.
  5. Click Create.

  1. Understanding the Default Code

When you create a new Console App project, Visual Studio generates some default code for you. Let's break it down:

using System;

namespace HelloWorld
{
    class Program
    {
        static void Main(string[] args)
        {
            Console.WriteLine("Hello, World!");
        }
    }
}

Explanation:

  • using System;: This line includes the System namespace, which contains fundamental classes like Console.
  • namespace HelloWorld: This defines a namespace called HelloWorld.
  • class Program: This defines a class named Program.
  • static void Main(string[] args): This is the Main method, the entry point of the application.
  • Console.WriteLine("Hello, World!");: This line prints "Hello, World!" to the console.

  1. Running the Program

  1. Click on the Run button (or press F5).
  2. The console window will open and display the text "Hello, World!".

Practical Example

Code Example

Here is the complete code for the "Hello, World!" program:

using System;

namespace HelloWorld
{
    class Program
    {
        static void Main(string[] args)
        {
            Console.WriteLine("Hello, World!");
        }
    }
}

Detailed Explanation

  • Namespace: The namespace HelloWorld groups related classes together. It helps in organizing code and avoiding name conflicts.
  • Class: The class Program is a container for the Main method. In C#, every method must be inside a class.
  • Main Method: The static void Main(string[] args) method is the entry point of the application. The static keyword means that the method belongs to the class itself rather than an instance of the class.
  • Console.WriteLine: The Console.WriteLine("Hello, World!"); statement outputs the string "Hello, World!" to the console.

Exercises

Exercise 1: Modify the Message

Modify the "Hello, World!" program to print "Hello, [Your Name]!" instead.

Solution:

using System;

namespace HelloWorld
{
    class Program
    {
        static void Main(string[] args)
        {
            Console.WriteLine("Hello, [Your Name]!");
        }
    }
}

Exercise 2: Add Another Line

Add another line to the program that prints "Welcome to C# programming!".

Solution:

using System;

namespace HelloWorld
{
    class Program
    {
        static void Main(string[] args)
        {
            Console.WriteLine("Hello, World!");
            Console.WriteLine("Welcome to C# programming!");
        }
    }
}

Common Mistakes and Tips

  • Missing Semicolon: Every statement in C# ends with a semicolon (;). Forgetting it will result in a compilation error.
  • Case Sensitivity: C# is case-sensitive. Console.WriteLine is correct, but console.writeline will cause an error.
  • Main Method Signature: Ensure the Main method signature is correct. It should be static void Main(string[] args).

Conclusion

In this section, you learned how to create and run a simple C# program that prints "Hello, World!" to the console. This foundational knowledge will help you understand the basic structure of C# applications. In the next section, we will delve into the basic syntax and structure of C# programs.

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