PowerShell 7 Workshop: Learn how to program with PowerShell 7 on Windows, Linux, and the Raspberry Pi...

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Nick Parlow

PowerShell 7 Workshop

Learn how to program with PowerShell 7 on Windows, Linux, and the Raspberry Pi

Nick Parlow

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English

Packt Publishing Limited
29 February 2024

Microsoft Windows; Microsoft programming

Leverage PowerShell 7 to write code on Windows, Linux, and Raspberry Pi to accomplish real-world tasks with this practical guide

Key Features

Master the art of coding with Microsoft’s free, open-source cross-platform language Understand essential programming concepts such as loops and objects through practical examples Practice using PowerShell 7 with websites, APIs, and physical computing devices like Raspberry Pi Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book DescriptionDiscover the capabilities of PowerShell 7 for your everyday tasks with this carefully paced tutorial that will help you master this versatile programming language. The first set of chapters will show you where to find and how to install the latest version of PowerShell, providing insights into the distinctive features that set PowerShell apart from other languages. You’ll then learn essential programming concepts such as variables and control flow, progressing to their applications. As you advance, you’ll work with files and APIs, writing scripts, functions, and modules. You’ll also gain proficiency in securing your PowerShell environment before venturing into different operating systems. Enriched with detailed practical examples tailored for Windows, Linux, macOS, and Raspberry Pi, each chapter weaves real-world scenarios to ignite your imagination and cement the principles you learn. You’ll be able to reinforce your understanding through self-assessment questions and delve deeper into the principles using comprehensive reading lists. By the end of this book, you’ll have the confidence to use PowerShell for physical computing and writing scripts for Windows administration.

What you will learn

Grasp the distinctive object-oriented nature of PowerShell 7 Explore the practical applications of standard programming concepts, such as control flow Find out how to interact with websites and APIs Implement best practices to secure your PowerShell environment and write secure code Get to grips with writing scripts, functions, and modules Develop the skills to troubleshoot your code Deploy PowerShell on various operating systems

Who this book is forThis book uses everyday language to explain concepts and has simple examples to explain complex principles. It is suitable for early careers IT professionals, architects, system engineers, secondary school pupils and university students, who are interested in learning this powerful language.

By: Nick Parlow
Imprint: Packt Publishing Limited
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 191mm,
ISBN: 9781801812986
ISBN 10: 1801812985
Pages: 468
Publication Date: 29 February 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Table of Contents Introduction to PowerShell 7 – What It Is and How to Get It Exploring PowerShell Cmdlets and Syntax The PowerShell Pipeline – How to String Cmdlets Together PowerShell Variables and Data Structures PowerShell Control Flow – Conditionals and Loops PowerShell and Files – Reading, Writing, and Manipulating Data PowerShell and the Web – HTTP, REST, and JSON Writing Our First Script – Turning Simple Cmdlets into Reusable Code Don't Repeat Yourself – Functions and Scriptblocks Error Handling – Oh No! It's Gone Wrong! Creating Our First Module Securing PowerShell Working With PowerShell 7 and Windows PowerShell 7 for Linux and macOS PowerShell 7 and the Raspberry Pi Working with PowerShell and .NET

Nick Parlow is a Fujitsu Fellow and has been an email specialist for the last 20 years. He's a Microsoft Certified Master in Exchange, a VMware Certified Advanced Professional, and a Microsoft Certified Trainer. He's got master's degrees in network engineering from Sheffield Hallam and software engineering from Northumbria. Best of all, he's a Raspberry Pi Certified Educator. Before IT, he worked as a metallurgist, including at the Joint European Torus, and also worked as a deckhand and a tree surgeon's mate. It's all good. He works with schools in Hertfordshire, teaching programming and physical computing. In his spare time, he likes to play with chainsaws, watch Welsh rugby, listen to punk music, and drink cider.