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More Tasks with VSCode
$ · November 14, 2023
We’ve been looking at how to set up tasks in VS Code. This is a handy way to execute common activities. You can streamline your workflow with a few...
Put VSCode to Task
$ · November 9, 2023
Today’s content isn’t exactly PowerShell-related. But I assume many of you use VS Code to create PowerShell content. If you’ve been using VS Code for any...
More Module Documentation
$ · November 7, 2023
Welcome back. We’ve been exploring how to use the Platyps module to create professional-looking documentation for your PowerShell module. We ended last time...
More Platyps Power
$ · October 26, 2023
Last time, I demonstrated how to use the Platyps module from Microsoft to create external help for your PowerShell commands. The concept is to create a...
Professional PowerShell Documentation
$ · October 24, 2023
We all know the importance of documentation regarding our PowerShell commands. We also all know this is one of the last things to get done, if ever. That’s...
Can I Get Some Help
$ · October 19, 2023
Recently, I posted an article about using localized data in your function’s messages. My reasoning is that I want to have a consistent user experience across...
Code Writing Code
$ · October 17, 2023
In the last article, I showed you how I created a module based on the APICodePack library. The module makes loading the assemblies and the supporting type...
Creating a CodePack Module
$ · October 12, 2023
As I’ve been demonstrating ways to build commands around the APICodePack assemblies, I’ve been forced to hard-code references to load the assemblies. Plus,...
Creating APICodePack Functions
$ · October 10, 2023
I want to return to the project using the APICodePack library. You might want to review the previous articles to refresh your memory. I know I had to so I...
Getting Cultured with String Data
$ · October 5, 2023
Hello again. In the last article, I began demonstrating techniques and concepts that you could use to centralize string data through localization. You can...
Centralization Through Localization
$ · October 3, 2023
I’ve recently decided to make a change in the way I write my PowerShell modules. If you’ve been a subscriber, you’ve seen how I write my PowerShell...
WindowsAPICodePack Tooling
$ · September 26, 2023
I hope you had an opportunity to try out the Microsoft.WindowAPICodePack library. I am very intrigued with the scripting possibilities. I love that...
More Property Management Options
$ · September 21, 2023
In the last article, I demonstrated how to use a third-party .NET assembly to update a file’s extended properties. The TagLibSharp assembly works great for...
Setting Extended Properties with PowerShell
$ · September 19, 2023
We’ve been looking at working with extended file properties with PowerShell using the Shell.Application COM object. $shellApp = New-Object -ComObject...
Where Am I
$ · September 14, 2023
Last time we continued our exploration of using extended file attributes with Windows PowerShell. I hope you realize you can build your tooling using the...
Extending Extended Attributes
$ · September 12, 2023
I hope you’ve enjoyed this series of articles on working with extended attributes in PowerShell. I want to stress, though, that don’t skip this material or...
More Extended Attributes with PowerShell
$ · September 7, 2023
I hope you had an opportunity to try out the code samples from the last article. Today, I want to continue exploring extended attributes and how to display...
Extending PowerShell's Reach
$ · September 5, 2023
Recently, I started working on some PowerShell code to help me organize files. Specifically, I want to organize a large collection of image files. I knew I...
Markdown in Action
$ · August 24, 2023
I hope you’ve been able to apply the content from the last few articles and create a few markdown documents. Hopefully, you’ve seen that the syntax is not...
Do More with Markdown
$ · August 22, 2023
Welcome back. A few days ago, I introduced you to creating simple markdown documents. While markdown isn’t a PowerShell “thing,” it certainly plays a role in...
Get Down with Markdown
$ · August 17, 2023
Today’s topic may not necessarily be a PowerShell topic, but it is something you should understand. Knowing how to create markdown documents is a useful...
More PowerShell ISE Automation Tricks
$ · August 15, 2023
Last time I demonstrated how you can automate the Windows PowerShell ISE. If this is still your primary editor, you might as well get the most from it....
Windows PowerShell ISE Automation
$ · August 10, 2023
I switched years ago to VSCode as my primary PowerShell development tool. I’m sure many of my readers have also made the switch. But I recognize many people...
PowerShell Scripting with Credentials
$ · August 8, 2023
In my last article, I demonstrated how to work with a credential object in PowerShell. This is a task that you should be doing often. You should run your...
Using Credentials
$ · August 3, 2023
Recently, a reader reached out to ask about using credentials in PowerShell. He wasn’t sure if he was using credentials properly and securely. I’m sure he...
Stylish PowerShell Errors
$ · August 1, 2023
Before we leave the topic of error handling and PowerShell errors, at least for now, I want to highlight some PowerShell 7 features on the subject. For the...
Structured Error Handling
$ · July 25, 2023
Over the last few articles, I've been teaching you about PowerShell's error system and how to handle errors properly. The worst thing you can do is pretend...
Catch Them All PowerShell
$ · July 20, 2023
Welcome back. Last time we started looking at how to use Try/Catch in your PowerShell scripts to handle errors better. And you want to handle them. As a best...
Try This PowerShell
$ · July 18, 2023
In the previous article, we began looking into PowerShell's error system. As you learned, there is the exception object and the error message. You can...
To Err is Human, To Understand is the PowerShell Pro
$ · July 13, 2023
I don’t think I’ve discussed how PowerShell handles errors in any detail, and you can’t be an effective toolmaker or PowerShell user unless you understand...
Building with Parameter Sets
$ · July 11, 2023
Let’s continue building a PowerShell function and explore a topic that might be new to you, parameter sets. We use parameter sets all the time in PowerShell....
Can You Help a Function Out?
$ · July 6, 2023
I spend a lot of time writing about code, language, and syntax. But there is more to a professional-grade PowerShell script or function than pipelined...
Writing Multi-Value Functions
$ · July 3, 2023
I’ve devoted the last few articles to writing advanced functions. By now, you should know to ask yourself, “Who will be using my function and how?” Let’s...
PowerShell Functions 301
$ · June 27, 2023
We’ve been looking at PowerShell functions, beginning with a simple basic function. function Get-Uptime { $os = Get-CimInstance -ClassName...
PowerShell Functions 201
$ · June 22, 2023
Last time we started looking at creating a basic PowerShell function. The function is a command written in PowerShell’s scripting language that accomplishes...
PowerShell Functions 101
$ · June 20, 2023
One of the content suggestions I received recently asked for content on writing PowerShell functions. Specifically, the reader wanted to see how to write a...
Understanding .NET Enumerations
$ · June 15, 2023
I want to continue my introduction to the .NET Framework by discussing enumerations. This is a programming structure that is often used in PowerShell. Most...
.NET for IT Pros
$ · June 13, 2023
Not that long ago, I asked for feedback on this newsletter. One of the things I was looking for was content suggestions. I can’t promise I’ll cover...
Creating a PowerShell Weather Command Part 8
$ · June 8, 2023
I truly hope you’ve been learning something about developing a PowerShell tool and writing Pester tests. You can easily knock out a quick and dirty script or...
Creating a PowerShell Weather Command Part 7
$ · June 6, 2023
After a brief break, let’s return to the weather tool and Pester tests. When we ended last time, we had a function to get a location that could be piped to...
Getting Your Group On
$ · May 25, 2023
I thought I’d give you a break from the weather function and Pester test. We’ll pick that series later. In the meantime, I thought I’d dive into one of my...
Creating a PowerShell Weather Command Part 6
$ · May 23, 2023
Get-OMLocation
Creating a PowerShell Weather Command Part 5
$ · May 18, 2023
Parameter Validation
Creating a PowerShell Weather Command Part 4
$ · May 16, 2023
Weather Codes
Creating a PowerShell Weather Command Part 3
$ · May 11, 2023
Adding command validation
Feedback Follow-Up
$ · May 10, 2023
This is a quick follow-up survey for my premium subscribers only. I’d like to get an idea of the number of articles showing up in your email. I’d also like a...
Creating a PowerShell Weather Command Part 2
$ · May 9, 2023
Test-Driven Development
I Need to Hear From You
May 5, 2023
When I started this newsletter, I had some ideas about the type of content I wanted to create. I very much wanted to get into the intangible qualities of...
Creating a PowerShell Weather Command
$ · May 4, 2023
Part 1
Parameter Power
$ · May 2, 2023
When creating a PowerShell function, you’ve often heard me say, “Think about who will use it and what are their expectations?” As a corollary, you want to...
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