The PowerShell Scripting and Toolmaking Book

Go beyond the PowerShell command line and become a Toolmaker! Learn the techniques, patterns, and practices that go into professional, native-style scripting in the PowerShell environment. PowerShell MVPs Don Jones and Jeffery Hicks - authors of some of the first and most-popular PowerShell books ever - walk you through a guided tour of toolmaking, including advanced topics like debugging, help authoring, type extensions, and more. They introduce you to key open-source tools like Platyps and Pester, helping you become a more professional and well-rounded toolmaker. They even dive into data connectivity, helping you use some of the most common data storage mechanisms and formats in your scripts. Everything you need is right here, including hands-on exercises, review questions, and more. Start becoming a PowerShell Toolmaker today!