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The Long Hello World

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Explore the intricate journey of a simple "Hello World" program in this conference talk that takes you on a deep dive through multiple layers of computer systems. Discover what truly happens behind the scenes when executing that seemingly trivial one-line program, from the Python interpreter down to C libraries, the Linux kernel, and beyond. Learn to examine and understand each abstraction layer in the computing stack, gaining insights that will enhance your debugging skills and help you choose the most appropriate tools and approaches for future development projects. Uncover the complex machinery that makes even the simplest programs possible, transforming your understanding of how computers actually work at fundamental levels.

Syllabus

The Long Hello World — Noah Kantrowitz (PyBay 2025)

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SF Python

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