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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Hello World Python Script
+
+A simple Python script that prints a greeting message.
+"""
+
+def main():
+    """Main function that prints a hello world message."""
+    print("Hello, World!")
+    print("Welcome to the octocat/hello-world repository!")
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()