PowerShell Functions

Learn how to work with PowerShell Functions. In this episode of Learn PowerShell I dive into what makes up a PowerShell Function. Discover the difference between an advanced and standard PowerShell function. I also tackle the question of why you might write a PowerShell Function vs PowerShell Script. Go beyond theory - this episode uses real life fully functional PowerShell Functions to explore how functions are made and how they operate. Corresponding TechThoughts write-up: https://www.techthoughts.info/powershell-functions ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - Anatomy of a PowerShell Function 04:23 - Function vs Script 06:20 - Get-PublicIP Function Example 07:58 - CmdletBinding 11:05 - PowerShell Function Parameters 17:43 - Get-Weather Function Example 20:41 - Begin Process End 23:53 - PowerShell Function Scopes 27:26 - Final Example Get-Reddit 34:16 - Recap 35:34 - Outro Learn PowerShell - Episode 11 - PowerShell Functions Reference PowerShell code examples from this episode: https://github.com/techthoughts2/Learn-PowerShell-Code-Examples/blob/master/LearnPowerShell/EP11%20-%20PowerShell%20Functions.ps1 Check out the complete Learn PowerShell YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2j0_s2VJe2hzQuQyn6yfMS2olhhs4UnQ ~ https://twitter.com/JakeMorrison My recommended books for learning PowerShell: (these affiliate links cost you nothing extra and help support this channel) - Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches: https://amzn.to/3mlbizz - Learn PowerShell Scripting in a Month of Lunches: https://amzn.to/3MtxJxe - Windows PowerShell in Action: https://amzn.to/3xkjGp4 - PowerShell Cookbook: https://amzn.to/3tgCq6F If you are able, and found this content valuable, please consider a secure donation in the link below. Your contribution helps offset the costs of producing this PowerShell series. Much appreciated! https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=8AFAJUDJ5T46E&source=url Learn PowerShell online free in this operationally focused PowerShell series. These PowerShell tutorials are designed to get you ramped up and using PowerShell quickly. Each episode provides practical PowerShell examples for using PowerShell in the real world. Whether you are a PowerShell beginner or seeking advance PowerShell training, this Learn PowerShell series covers the topics you'll need to be effective with PowerShell! These videos were recorded on a lot of my older equipment. My newer videos use the following equipment: - Camera: https://amzn.to/3MsjQPu - Lens: https://amzn.to/3NrsKhJ - Teleprompter: https://amzn.to/3monqQc - Mic: Audio-Technica AT2035 - Mic Preamp: https://amzn.to/3tlOvY6 - Mic Arm: https://amzn.to/3NXJTiP - Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3xqPqJu - Lighting: https://amzn.to/3O1Z2zR - Rear color lighting: https://amzn.to/3H5MIMI #learnPowerShell #PowerShell #PowerShelltraining #PowerShellTutorial