I'm an IT apprentice looking to get started with PowerShell. Should I focus on learning version 5.1 or 7? Also, can anyone recommend good courses on platforms like Udemy or Coursera for the version you suggest? Ideally, a week-long course would be perfect, but I'm open to shorter options too. Thanks in advance for your help!
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"Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches" is a fantastic book for beginners. It's structured in a way that's easy to follow and really teaches you the basics.
I recommend going with PowerShell 7. It's the more recent version and has improvements, although 5.1 is still widely used.
You might want to check out the resources available in the community. They have a lot of great info for beginners and can point you in the right direction!
Use whichever version is in your current environment. Looking at existing scripts will help you understand practical uses. AI tools can assist with learning too, but don’t rely solely on them.
Honestly, 5.1 and 7 are very similar, with only minor differences. Focus on the one that's available to you in your work setting.
Thanks for the tip! I'll give 7 a shot.