Naming Convention - Name PowerShell functions with one of the predefined verbs

Command

• scripts that are only available in the Windows PowerShell environment
• are not available in other consoles
• e.g. Get-Help
• naming convention: PREDEFINED_VERB-COMBINATION_OF_SPECIFIC_SINGULAR_NOUNS
  • Use Pascal Case (capitalize the first letter of verb and all terms used in the noun)
  • Use one of the predefined verb names provided by PowerShell Get-Verb MS
  • use Remove, never use Delete or Eliminate

Cmdlet

• pronounced command-let
• written in a compiled .NET language

Function

• written the PowerShell language

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Related:

• Parameters - Autocomplete or validate parameters for functions and scripts

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PowerShell - A command-line shell and scripting language to manage Windows system and automate administrative tasks