I'm considering diving into either PowerShell or Python for my role as a system administrator. In the next five months, I need to work with FedEx and UPS APIs for tasks like shipping and tracking. Can PowerShell handle this, or would I be better off with Python?
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Many people find that both PowerShell and Python are capable in this area, but it really depends on your background. If you're more seasoned with PowerShell, that might be the way to go. However, Python has a larger community and more libraries available, which can make things easier in the long run.
Absolutely, you can use PowerShell for interacting with APIs. It's suitable for both consuming and creating APIs, though it might be a bit more straightforward for consuming them. If you're starting from scratch in Python, you might find PowerShell easier with your current experience level.
For what you're aiming to do—mainly consuming APIs—PowerShell can definitely get the job done. A lot of users find it easy to set up. Just keep in mind that some configurations can be a bit tricky depending on how the API is structured.
Yeah, and since you're dealing with external APIs, you might prefer using Python because of its convenience and existing SDKs that could save you time.