VBScript (Visual Basic Scripting Edition) first appeared in 1996 and quickly became popular with Windows administrators and web developers. With its simplicity and integration into the Windows environment, it was widely used to automate tasks, create login scripts, and build dynamic web pages in Internet Explorer. It became a practical tool for system administrators - simple, accessible, and powerful enough for many routine tasks.

But time has caught up with VBScript. Microsoft has announced plans to deprecate the language, with removal from Windows scheduled for 2027. Users are encouraged to migrate to more modern alternatives like PowerShell or JavaScript. Despite this, VBScript remains present in many legacy systems and scripts, making it an important part of IT history and a language that still shows up in some contexts.

So even if VBScript is nearing its final chapter, it has had a long and meaningful career. It deserves a spot in programming’s hall of fame - if only for nostalgia.