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What I Like in PowerShell V5, Part 1: Cmdlets

Here are some of the best new cmdlets that you might be missing out on.

Extending the Use of the PowerShell ISE

The ability to create and extend menus has been a huge quality of life improvement in the latest PowerShell version.

How To Use PowerShell To Write to the Event Log

Keeping close tabs on your script will help to identify potential future errors.

Go Back To School with PowerShell Classes

Classes extends the usefulness of PowerShell for both admins and devs.

Understanding the Try/Catch Block in PowerShell

Try and catch blocks are designed to catch errors in your code, no matter the situation.

Creating Your First Repository on GitHub

GitHub provides you an easy way to store and test your useful code.

How To Upload a Module to the PowerShell Gallery

Got a module that you're especially proud of? Share it with others.

All Errors in PowerShell Are Not Created Equal

Here's how to identify and fix terminating and non-terminating issues that might pop up.

Finding Pending Updates Using PowerShell

Get a clear list of what Windows updates have been downloaded, but haven't been applied in an environment.

PowerShell Basics: Working with Arrays

Mastering arrays will massively improve your quality of life when it comes to PowerShell.

Writing PowerShell Code for Performance

The cmdlet Measure-Command will test and evaluate your code to make sure it's as optimal as can be.

Finding Pending Updates Using PowerShell

For environments with strict policies, here's how to make sure your servers are always up to date.

Getting Started with PowerShell Script Analyzer

Microsoft's powerful tool will make sure your scripts meet best practices.

How To Display GUI Message Boxes in PowerShell

Create custom prompt boxes in minutes with a little PowerShell and .NET knowledge.

Using Regular Expressions with PowerShell To Locate Data

Speed up information retrieval with these expressions.

Better Script Building Using PSScriptAnalyzer

Check to see if your code adheres to the PowerShell community best practices with this tool.

How To Test PowerShell Modules with Pester

While we covered testing a single script in Pester, here's how to take that knowledge to the next level.

Getting Started Testing PowerShell Scripts with Pester

The unit testing framework should always be used to validate your scripts.

Building a UI using WPF and PowerShell, Part 2

We build on part one to form a functional tool.

Building Your First UI Using PowerShell and WPF, Part 1

With many different ways to creating a UI, here's the best route.

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