Libraries are collections of shared code. They're common in Python, where they're also called "modules," but they're also ...

Old-school script authors use if test <condition>, and you'll sometimes see that show up, but it's rare nowadays. This month, I want to finish this discussion by exploring how the return command ...

How To Build a Better PowerShell Test-Connection Function with Proxy Commands It's easier to modify an existing cmdlet to your needs than writing one from scratch.

The next time you need to wait on a step in your script, don't just add a delay. Instead, use a Wait-Action function to wait just the right amount of time.

Also like function names, you should avoid using a plural if at all possible. Add Help and Examples to Your Function When you were first starting out with PowerShell, I'm sure that much like myself, ...

Learn how to use loops and dynamic object naming in PowerShell to build GUI settings interfaces that can adapt as new parameters are added.

These can be shell scripts, or use the Perl, Python or another interpreter, as defined by the shebang (#!) at the beginning of the script.

Every time we publish a Linux hack that uses a shell script, someone will chime in about how awful it is to program shell scripts. While we like the ubiquity and efficiency, we can’t disagree… ...

It's sent to the application or script, then if the application doesn't have a specific handler (signal management or response function), it's pushed back to the shell or operating system.

It is possible to run .sh or Shell Script files in Windows 11 or Windows 10 using Windows Subsystem for Linux. In this post, we will show you how to run a Shell Script file in Windows 11/10.