Windows Batch

How can I extract a ZIP file from a batch script using relative paths?

I want to extract a ZIP file from a Windows batch script without hard-coding absolute paths. My current command launches PowerShell and uses the Shell.Application COM object, but…

When should I use Python or C# instead of shell scripting?

I usually reach for Python or C# when I need to automate something, but I'm wondering what I give up compared with using Windows Batch, PowerShell, or Bash.…