This practical guide explores creating custom classes in PowerShell with the Add-Type command, improving your programming skills and understanding of the PowerShell environment.

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Tutorial Powershell - Creating a class with Add-Type

Start a Powershell command-line.

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Create a class using Powershell.

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Create an instance of this class.

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Access the values of class properties.

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Here is the command output.

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Display all properties and values of the object in a string representation.

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Here is the command output.

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PowerShell, with its integrated class syntax, allows object creation and advanced automation. Accessing and manipulating class properties is essential for efficiency in automation and systems management.

Tutorial Powershell Class - Using a Constructor

A Constructor is a special method in a class that is automatically called when an object of that class is created. It is used to initialize the object's properties or fields with specific values.

Create a class using a Constructor.

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Create an instance of this class using the Constructor method.

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Access the values of class properties.

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Here is the command output.

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Create a list of instantiated objects and display all properties.

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Here is the command output.

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A Constructor is a crucial component in class-based programming, automating object initialization. It facilitates property and field assignment, streamlining object creation and initialization.