Chapter 4. The basics of PowerShell syntax
This chapter covers
- Using commands in PowerShell
- Using command parameters
- Working with command aliases
- Using script blocks
Any time you’re learning to use a new tool, particularly one that involves typed commands, the syntax can be the biggest “gotcha.” We won’t pretend that every single bit of PowerShell’s syntax is easy to remember, makes perfect sense, and is totally consistent. In the end, the syntax is what it is—we (and you) have to learn it and deal with it.
If you’ve used PowerShell a bit already, and if you’ve picked up some of its syntax from reading other people’s blogs and articles on the internet, you may have an inaccurate view of the syntax. You also need to remember that best ...
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