This document provides an overview of human-computer interaction (HCI). It begins with early computing in 1945, which involved large specialized machines. As computers developed, they became smaller, cheaper, and more widely used. HCI emerged as a field to study the interaction between humans and computers. Key aspects of HCI include understanding human abilities and limitations as well as the computer system components that enable interaction such as input devices, output displays, and memory. The document explores various interaction paradigms that have developed over time including command lines, menus, natural language interfaces, and graphical user interfaces. It provides examples of how interaction involves both the human and computer systems working together.