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

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Publisher	Packt Publishing
ISBN 13	9781801812986
ISBN 10	1801812985
Author	Nick Parlow
Language	English

Book Description	Leverage PowerShell 7 to write code on Windows, Linux, and Raspberry Pi to accomplish real-world tasks with this practical guideKey FeaturesMaster the art of coding with Microsoft's free, open-source cross-platform languageUnderstand essential programming concepts such as loops and objects through practical examplesPractice using PowerShell 7 with websites, APIs, and physical computing devices like Raspberry PiPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook 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 learnGrasp the distinctive object-oriented nature of PowerShell 7Explore the practical applications of standard programming concepts, such as control flowFind out how to interact with websites and APIsImplement best practices to secure your PowerShell environment and write secure codeGet to grips with writing scripts, functions, and modulesDevelop the skills to troubleshoot your codeDeploy PowerShell on various operating systemsWho 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. Table of ContentsIntroduction to PowerShell 7 - What It Is and How to Get ItExploring PowerShell Cmdlets and SyntaxThe PowerShell Pipeline - How to String Cmdlets TogetherPowerShell Variables and Data StructuresPowerShell Control Flow - Conditionals and LoopsPowerShell and Files - Reading, Writing, and Manipulating DataPowerShell and the Web - HTTP, REST, and JSONWriting Our First Script - Turning Simple Cmdlets into Reusable CodeDon't Repeat Yourself - Functions and ScriptblocksError Handling - Oh No! It's Gone Wrong!Creating Our First ModuleSecuring PowerShellWorking With PowerShell 7 and WindowsPowerShell 7 for Linux and macOSPowerShell 7 and the Raspberry PiWorking with PowerShell and .NET
About the Author	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.
Publication Date	29 February 2024
Number of Pages	468 pages

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