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Best Practices for PowerShell Script Version Control, Part 1

Use semantic versioning (X.Y.Z) so version numbers are meaningful, not arbitrary. Patch updates should fix bugs or improve logic/performance without changing visible behavior. Minor and major updates ...
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How and when to create and use PowerShell modules

PowerShell modules help IT professionals and business owners organize multiple scripts into a single, reusable package, making code easier to manage, share and maintain. While individual scripts work ...
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Best Practices for PowerShell Dot Sourcing, Part 2

Let's dive into some practical advice on naming conventions, variable management and code organization to keep dot sourced scripts efficient, consistent and secure. In the first part of this article ...
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PowerShell backup scripts: What are 3 essential best practices?

Although Windows PowerShell is not a backup tool per se, it can be used to create data backups. In fact, there are several PowerShell backup scripts available for download. For those who may be ...
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Using GitHub Copilot to accelerate PowerShell scripting

GitHub Copilot has evolved from an autocomplete novelty into a capable, chat-assisted development partner that can accelerate day-to-day scripting for IT professionals. For PowerShell administrators, ...