Learn to write award winning advanced functions and script modules in PowerShell using the industry’s best practices from a former winner of the advanced category in the scripting games without having to sift through 10 years’ worth of outdated content on the Internet. Transitioning from writing PowerShell one-liners and basic scripts to creating reusable PowerShell tools with advanced functions and script modules can be a daunting task and with all the different ways that you’ll find on the Internet to accomplish the same task, it can definitely seem overwhelming. During this session, we’ll demystify many of the intricacies of toolmaking while demonstrating the best practices for using parameters, parameter validation, cmdlet binding, supports should process, pipeline input, error handling, module manifests, and custom formatting. Who better to learn how to write PowerShell functions and script modules from than a former winner of the advanced category in the scripting games and a multiyear recipient of both Microsoft’s MVP and SAPIEN Technologies MVP award. During this session, I’ll share my secrets for writing PowerShell advanced functions along with the lessons I’ve learned from the hundreds of tips and tricks that I receive via code reviews by the 600,000+ readers of my blog site each year.