GLossary

Time to hello world

Time to hello world is the time it takes for a developer to set up and run their first successful command, application, or project with a new tool or platform. It’s a key measure of how easy a product is to adopt and how quickly developers can see value.

A short time to hello world signals that onboarding is intuitive and frictionless, while a long one often indicates complexity that slows adoption.

Why time to hello world matters

This metric helps companies:

Improve developer experience – Fast setup builds trust and confidence.
Accelerate adoption – Developers are more likely to continue if early wins come quickly.
Identify onboarding bottlenecks – Pinpoint where users struggle and streamline workflows.
Support PLG strategies – Shorter time to hello world aligns with self-serve adoption models.

If time to hello world is too long, developers may abandon the product before they see its value.

How Instruqt reduces time to hello world

Instruqt helps companies shorten time to hello world by:

Providing ready-to-use environments – No installs or configuration needed.
Offering guided, hands-on paths – Walk developers through setup and first tasks step by step.
Embedding labs into docs and sites – Let developers hit “try now” instead of reading long setup guides.
Tracking engagement – Measure how quickly and successfully developers reach their first milestone.

By eliminating setup friction, Instruqt makes time to hello world faster, smoother, and more impactful.