Advanced PowerShell Modules: Building Clean and Structured Code

Casper Stekelenburg

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In our previous article, we explored the fundamentals of PowerShell modules – what they are, why to use them, and how to create basic modules. Now, let’s dive deeper into advanced module development techniques, best practices for keeping your code clean and structured, and professional-grade module development workflows.

This continuation will help you transform from a module user to a module architect, capable of building robust, maintainable, and professional PowerShell modules.

What We’ll Cover

In this advanced guide, we’ll explore:

  • Module Structure and Organization: Best practices for organizing complex modules
  • Advanced Module Features: Parameter sets, advanced functions, and validation
  • Documentation: Creating professional documentation
  • Real-World Examples: Building a complete module from scratch

Module Structure and Organization

A well-structured module is the foundation of maintainable code. Let’s explore professional module organization patterns.

MyModule/
├── MyModule.psd1          # Module manifest
├── MyModule.psm1          # Main module file
├── README.md              # Documentation
├── CHANGELOG.md           # Version history
├── Public/                # Public functions (exported)
│   ├── Get-MyData.ps1
│   └── Set-MyConfiguration.ps1
├── Private/               # Private helper functions
│   ├── ConvertTo-MyFormat.ps1
│   └── Test-MyConnection.ps1
└── docs/                  # Additional documentation (optional)
    └── examples.md


# Let's create a sample advanced module structure
$ModuleName = "AdvancedStarTrekUtils"
$ModulePath = "$HOME\Documents\PowerShell\Modules$ModuleName"

# Create the main module directory
New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path $ModulePath -Force

# Create subdirectories
$Directories = @('Public', 'Private')
foreach ($Dir in $Directories) {
    New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path "$ModulePath$Dir" -Force
}

# Create optional docs directory
$DocsPath = "$ModulePath\docs"
if (-not (Test-Path $DocsPath)) {
    New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path $DocsPath -Force
    Write-Host "📁 Created optional docs directory" -ForegroundColor Yellow
}

Write-Host "Module structure created at: $ModulePath" -ForegroundColor Green
Get-ChildItem -Path $ModulePath -Recurse | Where-Object { $_.PSIsContainer } | ForEach-Object {
    Write-Host "📁 $($_.FullName.Replace($ModulePath, '.'))" -ForegroundColor Cyan
}

Creating the Module Manifest (Advanced)

The module manifest is the heart of your module. Let’s create a comprehensive manifest with advanced features.

# Create an advanced module manifest
$ManifestParams = @{
    Path = "$ModulePath$ModuleName.psd1"
    RootModule = "$ModuleName.psm1"
    ModuleVersion = '1.0.0'
    GUID = [System.Guid]::NewGuid().ToString()
    Author = 'Casper Stekelenburg'
    CompanyName = 'Starfleet Command'
    Copyright = '(c) 2025 Starfleet. All rights reserved.'
    Description = 'Advanced utilities for Star Trek operations and fleet management'
    PowerShellVersion = '5.1'

    # Functions to export - we'll populate this dynamically
    FunctionsToExport = @()

    # Cmdlets and variables (if any)
    CmdletsToExport = @()
    VariablesToExport = @()
    AliasesToExport = @()

    # Tags for PowerShell Gallery
    Tags = @('StarTrek', 'Utilities', 'Fleet', 'Management')

    # Links
    ProjectUri = 'https://github.com/starfleet/AdvancedStarTrekUtils'
    LicenseUri = 'https://github.com/starfleet/AdvancedStarTrekUtils/blob/main/LICENSE'
    IconUri = 'https://github.com/starfleet/AdvancedStarTrekUtils/blob/main/icon.png'

    # Release notes
    ReleaseNotes = @'
## Version 1.0.0
- Initial release
- Fleet management functions
- Ship status monitoring
- Crew management utilities
'@

    # Dependencies
    RequiredModules = @()

    # Minimum .NET version
    DotNetFrameworkVersion = '4.7.2'
}

New-ModuleManifest @ManifestParams
Write-Host "Advanced module manifest created!" -ForegroundColor Green

Advanced Function Design Patterns

Modern PowerShell modules benefit from well-designed functions with advanced parameter sets, validation, and error handling.

# Create an advanced function with parameter sets
$AdvancedFunctionContent = @'
function Get-StarTrekShipInfo {
    <#
    .SYNOPSIS
        Gets information about Star Trek ships with multiple parameter sets.

    .DESCRIPTION
        This function demonstrates advanced parameter sets, allowing users to search
        for ships by different criteria while maintaining a clean interface.

    .PARAMETER Name
        The name of the ship to search for.

    .PARAMETER Registry
        The registry number to search for.

    .PARAMETER Class
        The ship class to filter by.

    .PARAMETER Status
        The operational status to filter by.

    .PARAMETER All
        Returns all ships in the database.

    .EXAMPLE
        Get-StarTrekShipInfo -Name "Enterprise"

        Gets information about ships named Enterprise.

    .EXAMPLE
        Get-StarTrekShipInfo -Registry "NCC-1701"

        Gets information about the ship with registry NCC-1701.

    .EXAMPLE
        Get-StarTrekShipInfo -Class "Constitution" -Status "Active"

        Gets all active Constitution-class ships.
    #>

    [CmdletBinding(DefaultParameterSetName = 'All')]
    [OutputType([PSCustomObject])]
    param (
        [Parameter(Mandatory = $true, ParameterSetName = 'ByName', Position = 0)]
        [ValidateNotNullOrEmpty()]
        [string]$Name,

        [Parameter(Mandatory = $true, ParameterSetName = 'ByRegistry')]
        [ValidatePattern('^NCC-\d+$')]
        [string]$Registry,

        [Parameter(ParameterSetName = 'ByClass')]
        [Parameter(ParameterSetName = 'ByStatus')]
        [ValidateSet('Constitution', 'Galaxy', 'Sovereign', 'Intrepid', 'Defiant', 'Miranda', 'Excelsior')]
        [string]$Class,

        [Parameter(ParameterSetName = 'ByStatus')]
        [Parameter(ParameterSetName = 'ByClass')]
        [ValidateSet('Active', 'Inactive', 'Destroyed', 'Missing', 'Under Construction')]
        [string]$Status,

        [Parameter(ParameterSetName = 'All')]
        [switch]$All
    )

    begin {
        Write-Verbose "Starting ship information retrieval using parameter set: $($PSCmdlet.ParameterSetName)"

        # Sample ship database (in a real module, this might come from a file or API)
        $script:ShipDatabase = @(
            @{ Name = 'Enterprise'; Registry = 'NCC-1701'; Class = 'Constitution'; Status = 'Active'; Captain = 'James T. Kirk'; CrewCount = 430 }
            @{ Name = 'Enterprise'; Registry = 'NCC-1701-A'; Class = 'Constitution'; Status = 'Active'; Captain = 'James T. Kirk'; CrewCount = 430 }
            @{ Name = 'Enterprise'; Registry = 'NCC-1701-D'; Class = 'Galaxy'; Status = 'Destroyed'; Captain = 'Jean-Luc Picard'; CrewCount = 1014 }
            @{ Name = 'Enterprise'; Registry = 'NCC-1701-E'; Class = 'Sovereign'; Status = 'Active'; Captain = 'Jean-Luc Picard'; CrewCount = 855 }
            @{ Name = 'Voyager'; Registry = 'NCC-74656'; Class = 'Intrepid'; Status = 'Active'; Captain = 'Kathryn Janeway'; CrewCount = 150 }
            @{ Name = 'Defiant'; Registry = 'NCC-75633'; Class = 'Defiant'; Status = 'Active'; Captain = 'Benjamin Sisko'; CrewCount = 50 }
        )
    }

    process {
        $results = switch ($PSCmdlet.ParameterSetName) {
            'ByName' {
                Write-Verbose "Searching for ships named: $Name"
                $script:ShipDatabase | Where-Object { $_.Name -like "*$Name*" }
            }
            'ByRegistry' {
                Write-Verbose "Searching for ship with registry: $Registry"
                $script:ShipDatabase | Where-Object { $_.Registry -eq $Registry }
            }
            'ByClass' {
                Write-Verbose "Filtering by class: $Class$(if ($Status) { " and status: $Status" })"
                $filtered = $script:ShipDatabase | Where-Object { $_.Class -eq $Class }
                if ($Status) {
                    $filtered | Where-Object { $_.Status -eq $Status }
                } else {
                    $filtered
                }
            }
            'ByStatus' {
                Write-Verbose "Filtering by status: $Status"
                $script:ShipDatabase | Where-Object { $_.Status -eq $Status }
            }
            'All' {
                Write-Verbose "Returning all ships"
                $script:ShipDatabase
            }
        }

        # Convert hashtables to PSCustomObjects for better output
        foreach ($ship in $results) {
            [PSCustomObject]@{
                Name = $ship.Name
                Registry = $ship.Registry
                Class = $ship.Class
                Status = $ship.Status
                Captain = $ship.Captain
                CrewCount = $ship.CrewCount
                FullDesignation = "USS $($ship.Name) ($($ship.Registry))"
            }
        }
    }

    end {
        Write-Verbose "Ship information retrieval completed"
    }
}
'@

# Save the advanced function
$AdvancedFunctionContent | Out-File -FilePath "$ModulePath\Public\Get-StarTrekShipInfo.ps1" -Encoding UTF8
Write-Host "Advanced function with parameter sets created!" -ForegroundColor Green

Public Functions: The Module’s Interface

Public functions are what users interact with. They should be well-documented, have proper parameter validation, and handle errors gracefully.

# Create a comprehensive public function
$PublicFunctionContent = @'
function New-StarTrekShip {
    <#
    .SYNOPSIS
        Creates a new StarTrek ship object.

    .DESCRIPTION
        This function creates a new StarTrek ship object with the specified parameters.
        It supports various ship classes and validates input parameters.

    .PARAMETER Name
        The name of the ship (without USS prefix).

    .PARAMETER Registry
        The registry number (e.g., NCC-1701).

    .PARAMETER Class
        The ship class. Must be a valid Starfleet ship class.

    .PARAMETER Captain
        The name of the ship's captain.

    .PARAMETER CrewCount
        The number of crew members aboard the ship.

    .EXAMPLE
        New-StarTrekShip -Name "Enterprise" -Registry "NCC-1701" -Class "Constitution"

        Creates a new Constitution-class ship named Enterprise.

    .EXAMPLE
        $ship = New-StarTrekShip -Name "Voyager" -Registry "NCC-74656" -Class "Intrepid" -Captain "Kathryn Janeway" -CrewCount 150

        Creates a new Intrepid-class ship with full details.

    .OUTPUTS
        PSCustomObject

        Returns a custom object representing the ship.

    .NOTES
        Author: Casper Stekelenburg
        Version: 1.0.0

    .LINK
        https://github.com/starfleet/AdvancedStarTrekUtils
    #>

    [CmdletBinding(SupportsShouldProcess)]
    [OutputType([PSCustomObject])]
    param (
        [Parameter(Mandatory = $true, Position = 0, ValueFromPipeline = $true)]
        [ValidateNotNullOrEmpty()]
        [string]$Name,

        [Parameter(Mandatory = $true, Position = 1)]
        [ValidatePattern('^NCC-\d+$')]
        [string]$Registry,

        [Parameter(Mandatory = $true, Position = 2)]
        [ValidateSet('Constitution', 'Galaxy', 'Sovereign', 'Intrepid', 'Defiant', 'Miranda', 'Excelsior', 'Ambassador', 'Akira', 'Norway')]
        [string]$Class,

        [Parameter()]
        [ValidateNotNullOrEmpty()]
        [string]$Captain,

        [Parameter()]
        [ValidateRange(1, 10000)]
        [int]$CrewCount
    )

    begin {
        Write-Verbose "Starting ship creation process"
    }

    process {
        try {
            if ($PSCmdlet.ShouldProcess("$Name ($Registry)", "Create new StarTrek ship")) {
                Write-Verbose "Creating ship: $Name"

                # Create the ship object using PSCustomObject
                $ship = [PSCustomObject]@{
                    Name = $Name
                    Registry = $Registry
                    Class = $Class
                    Captain = $Captain
                    CrewCount = $CrewCount
                    Status = 'Active'
                    CommissionDate = Get-Date
                    PSTypeName = 'StarTrek.Ship'
                }

                # Add a method-like script property for getting ship info
                $ship | Add-Member -MemberType ScriptMethod -Name 'GetShipInfo' -Value {
                    return "USS $($this.Name) ($($this.Registry)) - $($this.Class) class"
                }

                Write-Information "Successfully created USS $Name" -InformationAction Continue
                return $ship
            }
        }
        catch {
            Write-Error "Failed to create ship '$Name': $($_.Exception.Message)"
            throw
        }
    }

    end {
        Write-Verbose "Ship creation process completed"
    }
}
'@

# Save the public function
$PublicFunctionContent | Out-File -FilePath "$ModulePath\Public\New-StarTrekShip.ps1" -Encoding UTF8
Write-Host "Public function New-StarTrekShip created!" -ForegroundColor Green

Private Helper Functions

Private functions support your public functions but aren’t exposed to users. They should be focused on specific tasks and be easily testable.

# Create a private helper function
$PrivateFunctionContent = @'
function Test-RegistryFormat {
    <#
    .SYNOPSIS
        Validates StarTrek ship registry format.

    .DESCRIPTION
        This private function validates that a ship registry follows the correct format.

    .PARAMETER Registry
        The registry to validate.

    .OUTPUTS
        Boolean
    #>

    [CmdletBinding()]
    [OutputType([bool])]
    param (
        [Parameter(Mandatory = $true)]
        [string]$Registry
    )

    Write-Verbose "Validating registry format: $Registry"

    # Check if registry matches NCC-#### pattern
    if ($Registry -match '^NCC-\d+$') {
        Write-Verbose "Registry format is valid"
        return $true
    }
    else {
        Write-Warning "Invalid registry format: $Registry. Expected format: NCC-####"
        return $false
    }
}

function Get-ShipClassDefaults {
    <#
    .SYNOPSIS
        Gets default values for different ship classes.

    .DESCRIPTION
        This private function returns default crew counts and other defaults for ship classes.

    .PARAMETER Class
        The ship class to get defaults for.

    .OUTPUTS
        Hashtable
    #>

    [CmdletBinding()]
    [OutputType([hashtable])]
    param (
        [Parameter(Mandatory = $true)]
        [ValidateSet('Constitution', 'Galaxy', 'Sovereign', 'Intrepid', 'Defiant', 'Miranda', 'Excelsior', 'Ambassador', 'Akira', 'Norway')]
        [string]$Class
    )

    $defaults = @{
        Constitution = @{ CrewCount = 430; MaxWarp = 8 }
        Galaxy = @{ CrewCount = 1014; MaxWarp = 9.6 }
        Sovereign = @{ CrewCount = 855; MaxWarp = 9.7 }
        Intrepid = @{ CrewCount = 150; MaxWarp = 9.975 }
        Defiant = @{ CrewCount = 50; MaxWarp = 9.5 }
        Miranda = @{ CrewCount = 220; MaxWarp = 8 }
        Excelsior = @{ CrewCount = 750; MaxWarp = 9 }
        Ambassador = @{ CrewCount = 700; MaxWarp = 9.2 }
        Akira = @{ CrewCount = 500; MaxWarp = 9.3 }
        Norway = @{ CrewCount = 190; MaxWarp = 9.1 }
    }

    return $defaults[$Class]
}
'@

# Save the private function
$PrivateFunctionContent | Out-File -FilePath "$ModulePath\Private\ShipHelpers.ps1" -Encoding UTF8
Write-Host "Private helper functions created!" -ForegroundColor Green

Additional Public Functions

Let’s create some additional public functions to demonstrate advanced pipeline processing techniques.

Advanced Module Loading (PSM1 File)

The main module file (.psm1) is responsible for loading all components of your module. Let’s create an advanced loader that handles classes, enums, and functions properly.

# Create the main module file with advanced loading
$ModuleContent = @'
#Requires -Version 5.1

# Get the module root path
$ModuleRoot = $PSScriptRoot

# Import private functions (not exported)
Write-Verbose "Loading private functions..."
$privateFiles = Get-ChildItem -Path "$ModuleRoot\Private\*.ps1" -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
foreach ($privateFile in $privateFiles) {
    try {
        Write-Verbose "Importing private function: $($privateFile.Name)"
        . $privateFile.FullName
    }
    catch {
        Write-Error "Failed to import private function '$($privateFile.Name)': $($_.Exception.Message)"
    }
}

# Import public functions (these will be exported)
Write-Verbose "Loading public functions..."
$publicFiles = Get-ChildItem -Path "$ModuleRoot\Public\*.ps1" -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
$publicFunctions = @()

foreach ($publicFile in $publicFiles) {
    try {
        Write-Verbose "Importing public function: $($publicFile.Name)"
        . $publicFile.FullName

        # Add the function name to the export list
        $functionName = [System.IO.Path]::GetFileNameWithoutExtension($publicFile.Name)
        $publicFunctions += $functionName
    }
    catch {
        Write-Error "Failed to import public function '$($publicFile.Name)': $($_.Exception.Message)"
    }
}

# Export public functions
if ($publicFunctions.Count -gt 0) {
    Write-Verbose "Exporting functions: $($publicFunctions -join ', ')"
    Export-ModuleMember -Function $publicFunctions
}

# Module initialization
Write-Verbose "AdvancedStarTrekUtils module loaded successfully"
Write-Information "🖖 Live long and prosper! AdvancedStarTrekUtils is ready." -InformationAction Continue

# Optional: Run any module initialization code here
$script:ModuleVersion = (Import-PowerShellDataFile -Path "$ModuleRoot\AdvancedStarTrekUtils.psd1").ModuleVersion
Write-Verbose "Module version: $script:ModuleVersion"
'@

# Save the main module file
$ModuleContent | Out-File -FilePath "$ModulePath$ModuleName.psm1" -Encoding UTF8
Write-Host "Main module file created!" -ForegroundColor Green

# Update the module manifest to export the functions we created
$FunctionsToExport = @('New-StarTrekShip', 'Get-StarTrekShipInfo', 'Get-FleetStatus', 'Test-ShipRegistry')
$ManifestPath = "$ModulePath$ModuleName.psd1"

# Read the current manifest and update it
$manifestContent = Get-Content -Path $ManifestPath -Raw
$manifestContent = $manifestContent -replace "FunctionsToExport = @\(\)", "FunctionsToExport = @('$($FunctionsToExport -join "', '")')"
$manifestContent | Set-Content -Path $ManifestPath -Encoding UTF8

Write-Host "Module manifest updated with function exports!" -ForegroundColor Green

Documentation Best Practices

Good documentation is crucial for module adoption. Let’s create comprehensive documentation.

# Create a comprehensive README
$ReadmeContent = @'
# AdvancedStarTrekUtils PowerShell Module

[![PowerShell Gallery Version](https://img.shields.io/powershellgallery/v/AdvancedStarTrekUtils.svg)](https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/AdvancedStarTrekUtils)
[![PowerShell Gallery Downloads](https://img.shields.io/powershellgallery/dt/AdvancedStarTrekUtils.svg)](https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/AdvancedStarTrekUtils)

Advanced utilities for Star Trek operations and fleet management. This module provides a comprehensive set of tools for managing Starfleet vessels, crew, and operations.

## Features

- **Ship Management**: Create and manage Starfleet vessels
- **Advanced Parameter Sets**: Multiple ways to search and filter data
- **Professional Documentation**: Complete help system with examples
- **Modern PowerShell**: Leverages PowerShell 5.1+ features

## Installation

### From PowerShell Gallery (Recommended)

```powershell
Install-Module -Name AdvancedStarTrekUtils -Scope CurrentUser

Manual Installation

  1. Download the module files
  2. Copy to your PowerShell modules directory:
    • Windows: $env:USERPROFILE\Documents\PowerShell\Modules\AdvancedStarTrekUtils
    • Linux/macOS: ~/.local/share/powershell/Modules/AdvancedStarTrekUtils

Quick Start

# Import the module
Import-Module AdvancedStarTrekUtils

# Create a new starship
$enterprise = New-StarTrekShip -Name "Enterprise" -Registry "NCC-1701" -Class "Constitution" -Captain "James T. Kirk"

# View ship information
$enterprise.GetShipInfo()

# Search for ships using different criteria
Get-StarTrekShipInfo -Name "Enterprise"
Get-StarTrekShipInfo -Class "Constitution" -Status "Active"
Get-StarTrekShipInfo -All

Functions

New-StarTrekShip

Creates a new StarTrek ship object with validation and error handling.

New-StarTrekShip -Name "Defiant" -Registry "NCC-75633" -Class "Defiant" -Captain "Benjamin Sisko" -CrewCount 50

Get-StarTrekShipInfo

Searches for ships using multiple parameter sets for flexible querying.

# Find ships by name
Get-StarTrekShipInfo -Name "Enterprise"

# Find ships by registry
Get-StarTrekShipInfo -Registry "NCC-1701"

# Find ships by class and status
Get-StarTrekShipInfo -Class "Constitution" -Status "Active"

Contributing

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create a feature branch
  3. Submit a pull request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License – see the LICENSE file for details.

🖖 Live long and prosper!

Save the README

$ReadmeContent | Out-File -FilePath “$ModulePath\README.md” -Encoding UTF8 Write-Host “README.md created!” -ForegroundColor Green

## Module Versioning and Release Management

Proper versioning is crucial for module maintenance and user trust.

### Semantic Versioning (SemVer)

- **Major** (X.0.0): Breaking changes
- **Minor** (1.X.0): New features, backward compatible
- **Patch** (1.1.X): Bug fixes, backward compatible

### PowerShell Gallery Publishing

When you're ready to publish your module:

1. Test thoroughly across different PowerShell versions
2. Update version in the manifest
3. Create release notes
4. Publish to PowerShell Gallery
```powershell
# Create a release script
$ReleaseScriptContent = @'
param (
    [Parameter(Mandatory = $true)]
    [string]$Version,

    [Parameter()]
    [string]$ReleaseNotes = "Bug fixes and improvements",

    [Parameter()]
    [string]$ApiKey = $env:NUGET_API_KEY
)

$ModulePath = $PSScriptRoot

# Validate version format
if ($Version -notmatch '^\d+\.\d+\.\d+$') {
    throw "Version must be in format X.Y.Z (e.g., 1.2.3)"
}

# Update module manifest version
$ManifestPath = "$ModulePath\AdvancedStarTrekUtils.psd1"
$manifest = Import-PowerShellDataFile -Path $ManifestPath

# Update the manifest file
$manifestContent = Get-Content -Path $ManifestPath -Raw
$manifestContent = $manifestContent -replace "ModuleVersion\s*=\s*'[\d\.]+'", "ModuleVersion = '$Version'"
$manifestContent = $manifestContent -replace "ReleaseNotes\s*=\s*@'.*?'@", "ReleaseNotes = @'`n$ReleaseNotes`n'@"

$manifestContent | Set-Content -Path $ManifestPath -Encoding UTF8

Write-Host "Updated module version to $Version" -ForegroundColor Green

# Publish to PowerShell Gallery
if ($ApiKey) {
    Write-Host "Publishing to PowerShell Gallery..." -ForegroundColor Yellow
    Publish-Module -Path $ModulePath -NuGetApiKey $ApiKey -Verbose
    Write-Host "Module published successfully!" -ForegroundColor Green
} else {
    Write-Warning "No API key provided. Module not published."
    Write-Host "To publish manually, run:" -ForegroundColor Cyan
    Write-Host "Publish-Module -Path '$ModulePath' -NuGetApiKey '<your-api-key>'" -ForegroundColor Cyan
}
'@

# Save the release script
$ReleaseScriptContent | Out-File -FilePath "$ModulePath\Release.ps1" -Encoding UTF8
Write-Host "Release script created!" -ForegroundColor Green

Using Our Complete Module

Let’s use our advanced module to ensure everything works together.

Summary and Best Practices

Congratulations! You’ve built a professional-grade PowerShell module. Here are the key takeaways:

✅ What We Accomplished

  1. Structured Organization: Clean folder structure separating public, private, and docs
  2. Modern PowerShell: Used advanced parameter sets and validation techniques
  3. Professional Documentation: README, inline help, and examples
  4. Publishing Ready: Release script and proper versioning

🎯 Key Best Practices

  1. Separation of Concerns: Keep public and private functions separate
  2. Parameter Design: Use parameter sets and validation for better user experience
  3. Comprehensive Help: Every public function should have complete help documentation
  4. Semantic Versioning: Follow SemVer for predictable upgrades
  5. User Experience: Design intuitive APIs with good error messages

🚀 Next Steps

  • Extend Functionality: Add more ship management features
  • Documentation Site: Create a documentation website with examples
  • Community: Open source your module and build a community
  • Advanced Features: Explore PowerShell classes and CI/CD in future articles

Your module is now ready for professional use and distribution!

Conclusion

We’ve now learned how to build modules with an advanced structure and while there is a lot more to learn I hope this is a good start on what will be an interesting yourney into the land of PowerShell Modules. As always: Happy Scripting!

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