Working With PowerShell Variables

Learn how to use and work with PowerShell variables. See different PowerShell variable types, and how to identify them. Learn how to get a list of PowerShell constant and environment variables. I'll demo how to strongly type variables, and how different types of quotes can impact PowerShell variable use. Finish this lesson off with an easy how to example that demos PowerShell use in the real world! Corresponding TechThoughts write-up: https://www.techthoughts.info/working-with-powershell-variables ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Basic variable use 03:33 - Typed variables in PowerShell 05:41 - PowerShell DataType example 07:16 - Strongly typing variables 08:14 - Converting data types 09:45 - Using quotes in PowerShell 12:38 - Reserved PowerShell variables 15:15 - Final Example 18:42 - Outro Learn PowerShell - Episode 5 - Working With PowerShell Variables Reference PowerShell code examples from this episode: https://github.com/techthoughts2/Learn-PowerShell-Code-Examples/blob/master/LearnPowerShell/EP5%20-%20PowerShell%20Variables.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