ATA Learning Tutorials

How to Add Timeouts to Pester Tests with PowerShell Runspaces

Prevent Pester tests from hanging indefinitely using PowerShell runspaces. Learn to handle variable scoping, module loading, TestDrive access, and stream capture challenges with timeout protection.

Adam Bertram 6 min. read

PowerShell

PowerShell 101: Creating a Module Manifest

Maybe you've put together some great functions but struggle to make them cohesive, intuitive, or shareable. Without a way to define your module's identity and functionality, managing or scaling as your scripts evolve into robust tools can be a headache. Not unless you have a module manifest in place.

Adam Bertram 5 min. read

Refactoring with AI: Why “Fix Everything” Is a Terrible Prompt

Transform your AI coding workflow: Learn why asking AI to 'fix everything' fails spectacularly and discover my battle-tested, step-by-step framework for effective AI refactoring that turns chaotic code into clean architecture—without breaking your app.

Adam Bertram 5 min. read

When a Script is Worth a Thousand AI Prompts

When traditional scripts outshine AI: a developer's journey back to automation basics.

Adam Bertram 8 min. read

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

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How to Add Timeouts to Pester Tests with PowerShell Runspaces

PowerShell 101: Creating a Module Manifest

Refactoring with AI: Why “Fix Everything” Is a Terrible Prompt

When a Script is Worth a Thousand AI Prompts

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