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About this lesson
In this opening lesson, students get oriented to JavaScript as the programming language that helps web pages respond to users and change over time. Professor Amanda Davis introduces where JavaScript fits in the web stack, what it can and cannot do, and why it is one of the most useful skills for modern web development.
The lesson also sets expectations for the course: learners will build practical knowledge step by step, starting with the basics of syntax, values, and simple programs before moving into interactive web features later. By the end, students should feel confident about what JavaScript is, why it matters, and how the course will help them learn it.
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