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First Program

Your first Kexra program demonstrates basic output and arithmetic, introducing core concepts like statements and expressions.

Why this exists​

A first program provides immediate feedback and builds confidence in using the language, showing how to write and execute code.

How it works​

Programs are text files with .kx extension containing statements. The say statement outputs values, and expressions combine values with operators.

Examples​

# First program: hello.kx
say "Hello, Kexra!"

# With arithmetic
say 2 + 3
say "The answer is " + (10 * 2)

Common mistakes​

  • Forgetting the .kx extension
  • Using invalid syntax (e.g., missing quotes for strings)
  • Not saving the file before running