Summary:

"Getting Started with Pester 5" by Owen Heaume offers a comprehensive introduction to Pester, a testing framework for PowerShell. This guide provides step-by-step instructions, best practices, and practical examples to help you effectively implement testing in your scripts.

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of Pester and elevate your PowerShell scripting to new heights of robustness, reliability, and efficiency. This comprehensive beginner's guide provides a hands-on approach to PowerShell testing using Pester, empowering you to enhance your code quality with confidence. The book starts with an introduction to Pester, the powerful testing and mocking framework for PowerShell. You'll gain a solid foundation by exploring Pester's fundamental building blocks. The book guides you through the phases of Pester, helping you write your initial Pester code. You will dive into topics such as tags, assertions with Should and parameter filters, and you will explore advanced techniques such as Test Drive and Test Registry. Pester, in the realm of PowerShell, is not just a testing framework; it’s a game-changer. Imagine having a reliable assistant by your side, carefully checking your PowerShell scripts for errors, ensuring they perform as expected, and providing you with the peace of mind that your code is robust. That assistant is Pester. You will discover the art of mocking in Pester and master its advanced testing methodologies. You will gain insights into working without installed modules and seamlessly integrating Pester with Azure DevOps Pipeline for a streamlined testing process. After reading this book, you will have the knowledge and skills to initiate your own exploration into PowerShell testing with Pester. You will transform your scripts into reliable powerhouses, ensuring the resilience and quality of your PowerShell code.

Editorial Reviews:

"A must-read for PowerShell users looking to improve their scripting quality with Pester. Heaume's guide is clear, concise, and practical." - Tech Script Review

"Heaume simplifies the complexities of Pester, making it accessible for beginners and invaluable for experienced users." - PowerShell Pro Journal

"An essential resource for anyone serious about PowerShell testing. Detailed and user-friendly." - IT Professional Weekly

About the Author:

Owen Heaume is a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in PowerShell scripting and automation. He is an advocate for improving code quality through testing and has authored several articles and guides on the subject.