SummaryDiscover how scripting is different from command-line PowerShell, as you explore concrete hands-on examples in this handy guide. The book includes and expands on many of the techniques presented in Learn PowerShell Toolmaking in a Month of Lunches.Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.About the TechnologyAutomate it! With Microsoft's PowerShell language, you can write scripts to control nearly every aspect of Windows. Just master a few straightforward scripting skills, and you'll be able to eliminate repetitive manual tasks, create custom reusable tools, and build effective pipelines and workflows. Once you start scripting in PowerShell, you'll be amazed at how many opportunities you'll find to save time and effort.About the BookLearn PowerShell Scripting in a Month of Lunches teaches you how to expand your command-line PowerShell skills into effective scripts and tools. In 27 bite-size lessons, you'll discover instantly useful techniques for writing efficient code, finding and squashing bugs, organizing your scripts into libraries, and much more. Advanced scripters will even learn to access the .NET Framework, store data long term, and create nice user interfaces.What's InsideDesigning functions and scriptsEffective pipeline usageDealing with errors and bugsProfessional-grade scripting practicesAbout the ReaderWritten for devs and IT pros comfortable with PowerShell and Windows.About the AuthorsDon Jones is a PowerShell MVP, speaker, and trainer who has written dozens of books on information technology topics. Jeffery Hicks is a PowerShell MVP and an independent consultant, trainer, and author. Don and Jeff coauthored Manning's Learn Windows PowerShell in a Month of Lunches, Learn PowerShell Toolmaking in a Month of Lunches, and PowerShell in Depth.Table of ContentsPART 1 - INTRODUCTION TO SCRIPTINGBefore you beginSetting up your scripting environmentWWPD: what would PowerShell do?Review: parameter binding and the PowerShell pipelineScripting language crash courseThe many forms of scripting (and which to use)Scripts and securityPART 2 - BUILDING A POWERSHELL SCRIPTAlways design firstAvoiding bugs: start with a commandBuilding a basic function and script moduleGoing advanced with your functionObjects: the best kind of outputUsing all the pipelinesSimple help: making a commentDealing with errorsFilling out a manifestPART 3 - GROWN-UP SCRIPTINGChanging your brain when it comes to scriptingProfessional-grade scriptingAn introduction to source control with gitPestering your scriptSigning your scriptPublishing your scriptPART 4 - ADVANCED TECHNIQUESSquashing bugsMaking script output prettierWrapping up the .NET FrameworkStoring data-not in Excel!Never the end