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Not Everything's a Nail: Mastering Data Structures & Algorithms in PowerShell

Not every problem is a nail, and not every solution is a hammer! In this interactive session, we’ll go beyond the basics and explore the hidden power of data structures and algorithms in PowerShell. Dive deep into common structures like arrays, hash tables, and lists, and unlock the potential of stacks, queues, and trees. You’ll also get hands-on experience with sorting, searching, and pathfinding algorithms that can take your scripts to the next level.

Whether you're automating complex tasks or solving intricate problems, this session will expand your PowerShell toolkit with both theory and practical applications. Perfect for those ready to think beyond the hammer!

This session is ideal for intermediate to advanced PowerShell users looking to expand their skill set beyond basic scripting. DevOps engineers seeking to optimize automation workflows with efficient data structures will also benefit, as will IT professionals wanting to enhance their system management and automation scripts. Scripting enthusiasts ready to deepen their understanding of PowerShell’s capabilities will find the content especially rewarding.

A 4-hour workshop is recommended, providing ample time for both theory and hands-on practice.

The first two hours will focus on theory, introducing key data structures such as arrays, lists, hash tables, stacks, queues, and trees, along with algorithms like sorting, searching, and pathfinding. The second half will be dedicated to practical, hands-on exercises where attendees can apply these concepts in real-world PowerShell scripts.

Participants will gain the ability to select and implement the appropriate data structures for specific tasks, efficiently manipulate arrays, hash tables, stacks, and queues within PowerShell, and integrate sorting, searching, and pathfinding algorithms to enhance automation tasks.

Dave Carroll

PowerShell Developer, Senior DevOps Engineer, Human (he/him)

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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