Hello World
In this part we will install `fastn` on your machine and create a hello world
`fastn` program.
The name of package manager for `fastn` language is
[`fastn`](https://fastn.com).
We will begin by installing `fastn` on your machine.
[`Install fastn`](https://fastn.com/install/).
You can open installation page in a new tab, and follow the instructions.
You can continue this course after installing `fastn`.
Let's create our Hello World program
Let's create a `fastn` package and start coding Hello World.
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What is `fastn` package?
`fastn` package is a folder that requires atleast two files
- FASTN.ftd
- index.ftd
There can be any number of `.ftd` file but these two files are essential.
Create a new folder and rename it as expander, anywhere in your machine. Let's
say in your `Desktop` folder.
Open the newly created folder in any text editor.
We recommend [Sublime Text](https://www.sublimetext.com) or
[VS Code](https://code.visualstudio.com) for working with FTD.
Open the folder and add two new files, `FASTN.ftd` and `index.ftd` to create
the `fastn` package.
`FASTN.ftd`
It is a special file which keeps package configuration related data like
- package name
- package dependencies
- sitemap, etc
Import the special library, fastn
Import `fastn`
-- import: fastn
Lang:
ftd
Then, we create a new fastn package after giving line-space
Create a fastn package
-- fastn.package: <project-name>
Lang:
ftd
`index.ftd`
To print Hello World, we are using [`ftd.text`](/row/)
section
Code
-- ftd.text: Hello World
Lang:
ftd
Create a local server and run the URL in the web-browser to see the text
displayed.
Make sure that the directory points to the expander folder you created.
Terminal command to create local server
fastn serve
Lang:
ftd
Using just one line code, we displayed the `Hello World`s.
You have successfully completed the Part 1.
Continue with the [part 2 now](/expander/basic-ui/).
