Part 1. Introduction to scripting

Scripting: the act of stringing together a bunch of words and phrases that you want someone (or something) to repeat, in sequence, every time the script is run. Think about an actual script from a play or movie—that’s what scripting is to a computer. In chapters 1–7, we’ll get you started with all the background information you need. This part of the book sets the stage, giving you the right tools and providing the right context for your scripting journey.