The PowerShell Podcast

Building Modern PowerShell Solutions: Justin Grote on TUIs, .NET, and Module Magic

Sep 16, 2024

Justin Grote, a Datacenter Solutions Architect and Microsoft MVP, dives into the world of PowerShell and its modern advancements. He discusses the impressive features of the Spectre.Console library for creating terminal user interfaces. Justin introduces his innovative PowerShell modules, highlighting their benefits. The conversation shifts to PowerShell 7.5, revealing crucial performance improvements and new functionalities. Lastly, he emphasizes the importance of speed in automation and shares tips for writing cleaner, reusable code.

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Quick takeaways

Justin Grote emphasizes the advantages of the Spectre Console in enhancing user interactions through terminal user interfaces in PowerShell scripting.

The integration of .NET libraries in PowerShell allows developers to leverage existing C# functionalities, boosting their scripting capabilities without full mastery of C#.

Migrating to PowerShell 7 is recommended for its improved performance, cross-platform capabilities, and access to new features unavailable in Windows PowerShell.

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Community Engagement

The discussion highlights the importance of staying engaged with the PowerShell community through various platforms such as blogs and Discord. For example, Gilbert Sanchez's post on utilizing Obsidian with PowerShell for managing ADHD is mentioned as a valuable resource for beginners. Additionally, Justin Grody's contributions, such as using PowerShell to calculate file sizes, showcase the diverse applications of PowerShell in real-world scenarios. This community-driven approach fosters collaboration and innovation among users, enhancing the overall learning experience.

Intro

2min

Enhancing PowerShell with .NET and Spectre Console

17min

Enhancements in PowerShell 7.5

26min

Innovations in PowerShell Package Management

9min

Building an Efficient SOC with Azure

12min

Mastering PowerShell Help and Script Design

9min

The Power of Speed in IT Automation

4min

In this episode, we chat with Justin Grote about his work with PwshSpectreConsole and the power of TUIs in PowerShell scripting. Justin takes us through his impressive collection of PowerShell modules—ModulePath, GallerySync, and ModuleFast—and how they enhance the PowerShell experience. We also explore the advantages of .NET's Common Language Runtime (CLR) in PowerShell, using Spectre.Console as a prime example. Finally, Justin shares his thoughts on transitioning from Windows PowerShell to PowerShell 7 and the performance and feature benefits that come with the upgrade.

Guest Bio and links:

Justin Grote is a Datacenter Solutions Architect, Open-Source Developer, and Microsoft MVP. Justin has built his professional career leveraging PowerShell to solve and automate interesting business problems. Unfortunately, he can't PowerShell his dog to be less aggressive on his face licks.

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https://gilbertsanchez.com/posts/obsidian-and-adhd/

https://sid-500.com/2024/09/03/powershell-calculate-the-total-size-of-files/

https://github.com/HCRitter/PSClippy

https://pwshspectreconsole.com/

https://github.com/JustinGrote

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