This is Why You Should Learn Powershell

Streamline Your Tasks and Boost Productivity

Alex Maher
5 min readApr 25, 2024

Ever felt like your computer could be doing more of the heavy lifting?

Let’s talk about PowerShell.

As a developer, I use PowerShell a lot to make my daily tasks and development steps easier.

It helps me automate the boring stuff, like setting up software, updating systems, and organizing files. This way, I save time and avoid mistakes that can happen when doing things manually.

In this guide, I’ll share some cool ways you can use PowerShell to take care of repetitive tasks and keep your projects running smoothly.

What Is PowerShell?

PowerShell is both a command-line shell and a scripting language, which means it’s a powerful in managing everything in the Windows environment.

Main Features:

  • Cmdlets: Small commands that perform single tasks.
  • Scripts: Series of commands saved in a file, ready to be run multiple times.
  • Pipeline: Connects multiple commands, passing the output of one as the input to the next.
  • Permissions: Lets you execute…

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Alex Maher

.NET C# dev with 10+ yrs exp, self-taught & passionate web developer. Sharing tips & experiences in C# and web dev.