Leverage PowerShell 7 to write code on Windows, Linux, and Raspberry Pi to accomplish useful tasks in the real worldKey FeaturesLearn how to write code using Microsoft’s free, open-source cross-platform languageUnderstand programming concepts like loops and objects with lots of 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 DescriptionThis book is a comprehensive guide to PowerShell 7; a carefully paced tutorial that will guide you towards proficiency in this versatile programming language. In the first set of chapters, you’ll find out how to find and install the latest version and what makes PowerShell different from other languages.

As you progress, you’ll move on to learning how to apply basic programming concepts like variables and control flow, how to work with files and APIs, write scripts, functions and modules, and how to secure a PowerShell environment before working with different operating systems. Each chapter is full of useful examples that have been written to work with Windows, Linux, macOS, and Raspberry Pi, which will capture your imagination and cement the principles that are being taught.

You’ll also practice your newfound knowledgewith plenty of self-assessment questions and benefit from comprehensive reading lists that cover the principles being taught in depth. By the end of this book, you will be both comfortable using PowerShell for physical computing and writing scripts for Windows administration.

What you will learnUnderstand how the object-oriented nature of PowerShell 7 makes it differentExplore the application of standard programming concepts like control flowFind out how to interact with websites and APIsLeverage best practices to secure your PowerShell environment, and write secure codeGet to grips with writing scripts, functions, and modulesFind out how to troubleshoot your code with easeDeploy PowerShell on different operating systemsWho this book is forThis book is for system administrators, PowerShell developers, and cloud and DevOps engineers who are interested in gaining in-depth knowledge about PowerShell 7 and discovering what they can do with PowerShell in their daily work. Anyone else getting started with PowerShell will also find plenty of useful information in this book.

Familiarity with at least one programming language will help you follow along more easily. 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 .

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