The PowerShell Podcast Code in Action: Embracing Hands-On Learning with Jeff Hicks
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In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, guest Jeff Hicks leads a dynamic discussion on the power of hands-on learning with PowerShell and the numerous benefits of learning by doing. Jeff challenges the community with a scripting challenge, encouraging active participation. The episode also features a showcase of some outstanding community blogs, including topics like PowerShell performance testing, web scraping, and module development. Jeff shares insights into his own remarkable modules, and the hosts delve into noteworthy community projects. Don’t miss Jeff’s scripting challenge and be sure to check out the community blogs and links discussed in this episode!
Guest Bio and links:
Jeffery Hicks is an IT veteran with more than 30 years of experience, much of it as an IT infrastructure consultant specializing in Microsoft server technologies with an emphasis on automation and efficiency. He is a multi-year recipient of the Microsoft MVP Award. He works today as an independent author, teacher, and consultant. Jeff has taught and presented on PowerShell and the benefits of automation to IT Pros worldwide. He has authored, co-authored, and edited several books, writes for numerous online sites and print publications, is a Pluralsight author, and is a frequent speaker at technology conferences and user groups.
Links:
Watch the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV5RXZPiM_0
https://powershell.org/2023/11/earlybirdnowopen/
https://jeffhicks.substack.com/p/ask-jeff-ab8
https://devdojo.com/hcritter/powershell-perfomance-test-get-the-maximum
https://blog.griff.systems/published/2023/getting_download_links_from_webpages/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/please-help-save-our-hone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JTnEydEPnM
https://jdhitsolutions.github.io/
https://github.com/PowerShell/GraphicalTools/
https://github.com/mgajda83/PSWindowsUpdate
https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSGalleryReport
https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSWorkItem
https://gist.github.com/jdhitsolutions/36f16e9b2d89353cfa93edc8e4b5b3c3
About the Authors
Andrew Pla
PowerShell MVP, podcast host, and Community Director of PowerShell Summit
I’m a technical educator and community builder. I’m a Microsoft PowerShell MVP, podcast host, speaker, and Community Director of PowerShell Summit. I also work at PDQ alongside sysadmins and IT pros every day.
Community isn’t just what I do. It’s where I get my energy. I genuinely light up when I see someone land a new job, level up a skill, or show up to their first conference. I love sharing that passion with others.
Every week I host a live podcast and stream on YouTube covering PowerShell, automation, and the humans behind the keyboards.
If you’re on your IT journey and need someone in your corner, you’re in the right place. Find more at andrewpla.tech/links.

Jordan Hammond
Long-time co-host of The PowerShell Podcast
Jordan Hammond was a long-time co-host of The PowerShell Podcast and a regular host of the PDQ streams.
