In part one of this post, I indicated three different ways to populate the $PSDefaultParameterValues preference variable. The $PSDefaultParameterValues variable allow one to assign default values to the parameters of cmdlets and functions without ever needing to type them when they invoke the cmdlet or function. Here’s the two sets of examples from that post. […]
Update: When you’re done here, read Part II. Although we’ve discussed the $PSDefaultParameterValues before, I wanted to do a quick recap. I need one place that shows the various ways to set this variable. That’s what this post will do for me, and perhaps you too. First, however, let’s remind everyone what the $PSDefaultParameterValues variable […]
Update: There’s a part nine, now. This, is the topic that will never die. I’m literally about to begin the eighth installment on this topic. There’s no question about it, I love my prompt. In the last installment, we added a more complete PowerShell version number to the prompt, and the entire version number to […]
Topic: $PSDefaultParameterValues II Notice: This post is a part of the PowerShell Monday series — a group of quick and easy to read mini lessons that briefly cover beginning and intermediate PowerShell topics. As a PowerShell enthusiast, this seemed like a beneficial way to ensure those around me at work were consistently learning new things […]
Topic: $PSDefaultParameterValues Notice: This post is a part of the PowerShell Monday series — a group of quick and easy to read mini lessons that briefly cover beginning and intermediate PowerShell topics. As a PowerShell enthusiast, this seemed like a beneficial way to ensure those around me at work were consistently learning new things about […]
Part II: http://tommymaynard.com/quick-learn-give-a-parameter-a-default-value-part-ii-2015 Didn’t know I’d be back for a third installment of this topic, but the $PSDefaultParameterValues variable is still such a huge convenience. While punching out commands today, I had a thought: Can $PSDefaultParameterValues be a bit more dynamic? I’m not going to fully introduce the $PSDefaultParameterValues again, but I’ll leave a quick […]
I’m trying something new at work dubbed PSMonday, as in—and, I hope you could’ve guessed this—PowerShell Monday. I’m writing up quick and easy-to-read mini lessons that briefly cover beginning and intermediate PowerShell topics. As a PowerShell enthusiast, this seemed like a beneficial way to ensure those around me at work are consistently learning something new […]
Part I: http://tommymaynard.com/quick-learn-give-a-parameter-a-default-value-2015 Part III: http://tommymaynard.com/quick-learn-give-a-parameter-a-default-value-part-iii-2016 An old co-worker and friend contacted me last week. We hadn’t chatted since the last time I was interviewing for a job — a job I have now (well, pretty close anyway). I remember telling him I wanted a job that allowed me to work with Windows PowerShell. While […]
Part II: http://tommymaynard.com/quick-learn-give-a-parameter-a-default-value-part-ii-2015/ If you’re into Windows PowerShell, then you probably think a little like me. You want to do things fast, and efficiently. There’s a reason we pound out commands and write scripts: we want to make the most of our time, and PowerShell let’s us do that. With that in mind, I decided […]