Modern PowerShell

The object-oriented command line shell Microsoft PowerShell and its capabilities for automating everyday tasks for users and administrators are discussed. The main elements and constructs of the PowerShell language, tools for writing and debugging scripts are described. Information about working with the file system and structured data (CSV, JSON) is provided. Techniques for managing processes, services, and automation servers are considered. Issues of interaction with web resources via HTTP requests are discussed. Examples of building GUI for PowerShell scripts using Windows Forms and Windows Presentation Foundation are given. The cross-platform capabilities of PowerShell in macOS and Linux are presented.

The second edition details the cross-platform capabilities of PowerShell and the use of this technology in Linux.