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Vibe Coding: How I Built a 120K Line App Without “Learning to Code”

Building real applications with AI isn't just for developers anymore. Here's how I went from PowerShell scripts to a full-stack React/Express app by embracing "vibe coding" with AI.

Adam Bertram 7 min. read

PowerShell

Creating a Real-World Module: Creating Functions

Learn how to create PowerShell functions that gather memory, storage, and processor information from remote systems, transforming raw output into readable formats.

Adam Bertram 2 min. read

PowerShell

Creating a Real-World PowerShell Module: Scaffolding Functions

Learn how to create a custom PowerShell module for computer inventory management. This hands-on guide covers module structure, functions, and remote capabilities.

Adam Bertram 5 min. read

Build a Scalable PowerShell Pester Testing Framework

Learn how to create a maintainable and organized Pester testing framework for PowerShell that scales with your needs. Perfect for large test suites.

Adam Bertram 6 min. read

PowerShell 101: Creating a Real-World Module: Scaffolding Functions

Learn how to create powerful PowerShell modules from scratch by building a computer inventory tool. Perfect for sysadmins who need custom automation solutions.

Adam Bertram 5 min. read

PowerShell

PowerShell 101: Finding and Installing New Modules

Learn how to find, install, verify and remove PowerShell modules efficiently. Master module management to enhance your PowerShell automation capabilities.

Adam Bertram 2 min. read

PowerShell

PowerShell 101: Importing Modules

Learn how to manage PowerShell modules like a pro! From importing and removing modules to troubleshooting common issues, master PowerShell modules in this complete guide.

Adam Bertram 3 min. read

PowerShell

PowerShell Modules: A Beginner’s Guide to Extending Functionality

Learn how PowerShell modules work, where to find them, and how to use them effectively. Master the building blocks that unlock PowerShell's automation potential.

Adam Bertram 2 min. read

PowerShell Pester 101: A Practical Guide for Beginners

Learn how to validate your PowerShell scripts with Pester testing. This hands-on guide shows you how to write tests that ensure your code works as intended.

Adam Bertram 2 min. read

PowerShell

How to Fix PowerShell’s Double-Hop Problem: A Complete Guide

Learn how to overcome PowerShell's double-hop authentication limitation with session configurations. This guide shows you practical solutions for remote access problems.

Adam Bertram 2 min. read

PowerShell

Master PowerShell Remote Sessions: Interactive & Persistent Access

Learn to manage Windows systems remotely using PowerShell interactive sessions from basic interactive connections to persistent sessions.

Adam Bertram 2 min. read

Creating Custom GitHub Actions: A Complete Guide for DevOps Teams

Learn how to build custom JavaScript GitHub Actions to share standardized, reusable code across your organization's workflows. This hands-on tutorial walks through creating authentication and secret management actions.

Adam Bertram 17 min. read

PowerShell

PowerShell Reusable Sessions: A Guide to Persistent Remote Connections

Learn how to leverage PowerShell reusable sessions to maintain persistent connections with remote systems. This tutorial shows you how to create, manage and effectively use PowerShell sessions for remote administration.

Adam Bertram 4 min. read

PowerShell

PowerShell Remoting: Execute Remote Commands Like A Pro

Learn how to harness PowerShell Remoting to execute commands and scripts on remote systems in an Active Directory environment. This tutorial covers everything from setup to passing variables between sessions.

Adam Bertram 5 min. read

PowerShell

PowerShell Pipeline Parameters: How to Create Pipeline-Ready Functions

Learn how to enable pipeline input in your custom PowerShell functions using parameter binding. This tutorial shows you how to use ValueFromPipeline and ValueFromPipelineByPropertyName to create functions that work seamlessly with the PowerShell pipeline.

Adam Bertram 2 min. read

PowerShell

PowerShell Function Parameters: A Practical Guide to Building Better Functions

Learn how to enhance your PowerShell functions with parameters, from basic logging functions to advanced validation. This hands-on tutorial shows you how to make your functions more flexible and reliable.

Adam Bertram 4 min. read

PowerShell

PowerShell Write-Log: A Simple Logging Function Tutorial

Learn how to create a reusable PowerShell logging function to simplify tracking script activities. This tutorial shows you how to build a Write-Log function to generate timestamped log entries.

Adam Bertram 5 min. read

PowerShell

Master PowerShell Error Handling: A No-Nonsense Guide

Learn how to implement robust error handling in your PowerShell scripts using try/catch blocks, error actions, and best practices. This practical guide will help you build more reliable automation.

Adam Bertram 6 min. read

PowerShell

PowerShell Loops: A Practical Guide to foreach, for, and do Loops

Learn how to use PowerShell loops effectively in this comprehensive guide covering foreach, for, and do loops with practical real-world examples.

Adam Bertram 2 min. read

PowerShell

How to Write Your First PowerShell Script: File Cleanup Automation

Learn how to build a practical PowerShell script from scratch to automate file cleanup tasks. This hands-on tutorial covers script development fundamentals and best practices.

Adam Bertram 5 min. read

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Vibe Coding: How I Built a 120K Line App Without “Learning to Code”

Creating a Real-World Module: Creating Functions

Creating a Real-World PowerShell Module: Scaffolding Functions

Build a Scalable PowerShell Pester Testing Framework

PowerShell 101: Creating a Real-World Module: Scaffolding Functions

PowerShell 101: Finding and Installing New Modules

PowerShell 101: Importing Modules

PowerShell Modules: A Beginner’s Guide to Extending Functionality

PowerShell Pester 101: A Practical Guide for Beginners

How to Fix PowerShell’s Double-Hop Problem: A Complete Guide

Master PowerShell Remote Sessions: Interactive & Persistent Access

Creating Custom GitHub Actions: A Complete Guide for DevOps Teams

PowerShell Reusable Sessions: A Guide to Persistent Remote Connections

PowerShell Remoting: Execute Remote Commands Like A Pro

PowerShell Pipeline Parameters: How to Create Pipeline-Ready Functions

PowerShell Function Parameters: A Practical Guide to Building Better Functions

PowerShell Write-Log: A Simple Logging Function Tutorial

Master PowerShell Error Handling: A No-Nonsense Guide

PowerShell Loops: A Practical Guide to foreach, for, and do Loops

How to Write Your First PowerShell Script: File Cleanup Automation