Why does my code print some random numbers insted of "Hello World"?

Asked Jul 06 '22 at 17:42

Active Jul 06 '22 at 19:13

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#include <iostream>

int main() 
{ 
    std::cout << 'Hello World' << std::endl;
}

output:

1869769828

What should I do to my code to print Hello World?

edited Jul 06 '22 at 19:13

Remy Lebeau

asked Jul 06 '22 at 17:42

DATO kvartskhava

2

strings use `"` in C++, not `'`. – NathanOliver Jul 06 '22 at 17:43
1

Attention to detail is very important to be an effective programmer. – john Jul 06 '22 at 17:58
Reminder: use `'` for single letters, `"` for multiple letters (strings). – Thomas Matthews Jul 06 '22 at 19:21
Turn on and do not ignore the warning diagnostics: https://godbolt.org/z/j1o7GPj1d they are the first line of defense against logic errors. – user4581301 Jul 06 '22 at 19:43

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