August 18, 2023
Announcements!
PSResourceGet Preview 24 is Now Available
(devblogs.microsoft.com)
Microsoft.PowerShell.PSResourceGet is a continuation of the PowerShellGet 3.0 project. The latest
By: Sydney Smith submitted:Aug 18 2023
Microsoft.PowerShell.PSResourceGet is a continuation of the PowerShellGet 3.0 project. The latest
preview release of this module under the new name is now available on the PowerShell Gallery. This release contains improved publish support, new aliases and many bug fixes. This is the last planned preview release before we release a "Release Candidate (RC)"
By: Sydney Smith submitted:Aug 18 2023
Blogs, Articles, and Posts
How and where to properly define classes and enums in your PowerShell modules
(blog.danskingdom.com)
I recently created a PowerShell script module that defines classes and enums. Everything worked fine
By: Daniel Schroeder submitted:Aug 18 2023
I recently created a PowerShell script module that defines classes and enums. Everything worked fine
locally, but broke when I tested the module on a build server. This was odd, as the module did not have any dependencies.
By: Daniel Schroeder submitted:Aug 18 2023
Microsoft PowerShell Gallery vulnerable to spoofing, supply chain attacks
(bleepingcomputer.com)
Lax policies for package naming on Microsoft's PowerShell Gallery code repository allow threat
By: Bill Toulas submitted:Aug 18 2023
Lax policies for package naming on Microsoft's PowerShell Gallery code repository allow threat
actors to perform typosquatting attacks, spoof popular packages and potentially lay the ground for massive supply chain attacks.
By: Bill Toulas submitted:Aug 18 2023
The case for PowerShell On macOS and Linux
(deusinmachina.net)
Often dismissed as an eccentric and verbose scripting language from Microsoft, PowerShell frequently
By: Diego Crespo submitted:Aug 18 2023
Often dismissed as an eccentric and verbose scripting language from Microsoft, PowerShell frequently
finds itself relegated to the background when it comes to shell languages on non-Windows platforms. Mocked as a lackluster corporate attempt at mimicking a genuine shell scripting language, it rarely receives the attention it deserves. However, after leveraging PowerShell across various operating systems I've come to recognize its value.
By: Diego Crespo submitted:Aug 18 2023
Projects, Scripts, and Modules
POSH
(github.com)
Posh is a PowerShell module that makes PowerShell more fun to work with.
By: James Brundage submitted:Aug 18 2023
Posh is a PowerShell module that makes PowerShell more fun to work with.
By: James Brundage submitted:Aug 18 2023
PSKubernetesSecretsManagement v 0.5.0
(powershellgallery.com)
This PowerShell module contains functions that facilitate the creation, rotation, auditing, and
By: Tony Guimelli submitted:Aug 18 2023
This PowerShell module contains functions that facilitate the creation, rotation, auditing, and
viewing the metadata of Kubernetes secrets.
By: Tony Guimelli submitted:Aug 18 2023
PWSHUpdater
(github.com)
GitHub action and Azure DevOps task to update the cloud runner version of PowerShell to latest,
By: Bjorn Sundling submitted:Aug 18 2023
GitHub action and Azure DevOps task to update the cloud runner version of PowerShell to latest,
nightly, static, or any other version of PowerShell.
By: Bjorn Sundling submitted:Aug 18 2023
Books, Media, and Learning Resources
Data Alchemy: Unlocking GPT-4 Insights from Your Own Data
(youtube.com)
Venture with us into the realm of AI as we draw intriguing insights from a humble CSV, powered by
By: Visual Studio Code submitted:Aug 18 2023
Venture with us into the realm of AI as we draw intriguing insights from a humble CSV, powered by
the advanced GPT-4 model. Learn how to elevate everyday transaction data into an intelligent engine for your business decisions. Without sending your data to the cloud!
By: Visual Studio Code submitted:Aug 18 2023
PowerShell for Beginners eBook
(alexandrumarin.com)
I have been working on this for while but I am truly happy to announce that I have released a new
By: Alexandru Radu Marin submitted:Aug 18 2023
I have been working on this for while but I am truly happy to announce that I have released a new
book. PowerShell for Beginners. In our day and age, working as an IT Pro or even a developer, PowerShell is not a subject that can be missed. I encourage all IT Pros to dive into PowerShell, trust me you will love it.
By: Alexandru Radu Marin submitted:Aug 18 2023
Community
Shaun Lawrie: Procrastination, Pixels and PowerShell
(powershellpodcast.podbean.com)
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we dive deep into conversation with Shaun Lawrie, an
By: The Powershell Podcast submitted:Aug 18 2023
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we dive deep into conversation with Shaun Lawrie, an
enthusiast who's made waves in the PowerShell community. We discover Shaun's love for defaults, and this makes Jordan's day. He also gives us a sneak peek into his PwshPaint project, illustrating the versatility of PowerShell beyond conventional uses. From making his first GitHub PR to earning recognition from Jeffrey Snover, Shaun's journey is all about growth, persistence, and innovation. We also explore the unconventional topic of 'weaponizing procrastination' where Shaun spills his strategies of turning downtime into productive outputs. Wrapping up with some exciting insights into the PwshSpectreConsole project, this episode is packed with intelligence, creativity, and awesome PowerShell projects!
By: The Powershell Podcast submitted:Aug 18 2023
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