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    What is PowerShell?

    PowerShell is a task automation and configuration management framework from Microsoft. It consists of a command-line shell and an associated scripting language built on the .NET framework. Here are some key features and uses of PowerShell:

    Key Features of PowerShell

    Command-Line Interface (CLI):

    PowerShell provides a command-line interface where users can run commands interactively.

    Scripting Language:

    It is also a powerful scripting language that allows for the automation of administrative tasks and configuration management.

    Cmdlets:

    PowerShell commands, known as cmdlets, follow a Verb-Noun naming convention (e.g., Get-Process, Set-Location). Cmdlets perform specific operations and can be combined in scripts for more complex tasks.

    Pipelining:

    PowerShell supports pipelining, allowing the output of one cmdlet to be passed as input to another cmdlet. This enables efficient data processing and task automation.

    Object-Oriented:

    Unlike traditional text-based shells, PowerShell works with objects. This allows for more powerful manipulation of data, as cmdlets can pass .NET objects between each other.

    Access to .NET Framework:

    Since PowerShell is built on the .NET framework, it can leverage .NET classes and methods, enabling complex operations and integration with other .NET applications.

    Cross-Platform:

    PowerShell Core, the open-source version of PowerShell, is cross-platform and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.



    Play with PowerShell

    Basic PowerShell commands

    • To check the installed version of PowerShell:
    $PSVersionTable.PSVersion
    • To get help for a specific cmdlet:
    Get-Help Get-Process
    • To list all running processes:
    Get-Process
    • To stop a process by its name:
    Stop-Process -Name notepad
    • To list all files in a specific directory:
    Get-ChildItem -Path C:\Example\Directory

    Feel free to explore and practice different PowerShell's commands. Happy coding!