Welcome to Introduction to JavaScript Programming, the first course in the JavaScript Starter Kit Professional Certificate program. This course will introduce you to the fundamental concepts of programming using JavaScript, one of the world's most popular and versatile programming languages. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Write syntactically correct JavaScript code using professional development tools and best practices - Implement core programming concepts including variables, data types, control flow, and error handling - Design and create reusable functions and work with complex data structures like arrays and objects - Apply software development best practices including code organization, documentation, and debugging techniques - Build a complete text adventure game that demonstrates mastery of all JavaScript fundamentals For the final project in this course, you will progressively develop a fully functional text adventure game that combines all course concepts into a portfolio-ready application. You'll create character systems, implement combat mechanics, build interactive story paths, and manage complex data relationships using JavaScript. Throughout the development process, you'll learn to organize code professionally, handle user input validation, and create engaging user experiences that demonstrate real-world programming skills. This is a beginner-friendly course designed for learners who are new to programming. No prior programming experience is required. To succeed in this course, you should have basic computer literacy, comfort using a web browser, and enthusiasm for learning to code. The course uses an online development environment, so you can start coding immediately without any software installation requirements.