This video tutorial guides viewers through writing and running a simple 'Hello World' program in Java. It covers setting up a source directory, creating a package, and writing the main method in IntelliJ. The tutorial also addresses troubleshooting Java version issues using Gradle and demonstrates running the program from the command line. Additionally, it showcases how to use Gradle to manage dependencies, specifically using the Commons Validator library for the Luhn algorithm. The session concludes with a recap and a preview of the next topic on interest calculation.

What is the first step in creating a Hello World program in Java?

What package name is suggested to be used for the Hello World program?

What is the shortcut in IntelliJ for creating the Main method?

What should you do if there is an issue running the Hello World program?

How can you check the version of Gradle you are using?

What command is used to create a jar file using Gradle?

What is the significance of using the exact Java version when running a program?