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+\# Hello World — Python
+
+
+
+A simple program that prints "Hello, World!".
+
+
+
+Run:
+
+
+
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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+hello_world.py — prints Hello, World!
+
+Run:
+    python3 hello_world.py
+"""
+def main():
+    print("Hello, World!")
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()