The PowerShell Podcast Behind the Code: Adam Driscoll on PowerShell Universal and Work-Life Balance
Sep 9, 2024
Join Adam Driscoll, the creator of PowerShell Universal and a former Cloud MVP, as he shares his insights on the platform's exciting upcoming features. Discover how he balances multiple projects while nurturing creativity and maintaining work-life harmony, including his training for triathlons. Adam also discusses the integration of PowerShell with Blazor for enhanced UI and user-centric development. Plus, he shares practical tips for aspiring IT professionals and the importance of community support in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
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Leaving the MVP Program
- Adam Driscoll discusses his decision to leave the Microsoft MVP program after 10 years.
- He felt less connected after PowerShell went open source and the program's dynamics shifted.
Pre-Race Release Disaster
- Adam Driscoll recounts releasing a buggy Universal Dashboard version right before a half Ironman.
- Customers criticized him, teaching him to separate work and personal time, especially before big events.
Code and Break
- Adam Driscoll advises aspiring developers to "write code and break stuff."
- He emphasizes learning through active creation and experimentation rather than excessive planning or relying solely on AI.