Welcome to the foundational segment of our scripting journey—Introduction to Scripting. This part serves as your gateway into the intricate yet fascinating world of scripting, designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the scripting landscape confidently. As you embark on chapter 1, we’ll lay the groundwork for your scripting adventure, discovering essential prerequisites, considerations, and the mindset required before delving into the intricacies of script creation. Chapter 2 guides you through the critical steps of establishing an environment conducive to effective scripting, emphasizing the importance of a well-configured setup for a seamless and efficient scripting experience. We’ll dig into the philosophy of PowerShell scripting in chapter 3, which uncovers the principles and decision-making processes that guide PowerShell and provides valuable insights into crafting scripts aligned with this powerful scripting language. As we progress, chapters 4 to 7 revisit and reinforce fundamental concepts, from parameter binding and the PowerShell pipeline to a crash course in scripting languages and an exploration of diverse scripting forms, all while prioritizing the crucial aspect of script security. Through these chapters, you’ll acquire the fundamental knowledge and skills to embark on the scripting journey. Now, let’s dive in and unravel the art and science of scripting!