In this write-up, we will learn the below-listed factors of PowerShell ISE:
- What is PowerShell ISE
- Advantages of PowerShell ISE
- Difference Between PowerSell and PowerShell ISE
- How to get started with PowerShell ISE
So, let’s get started!
What is PowerShell ISE
The term “ISE” is an acronym of Integrated Scripting environment that assists us to create a script, and to run, test, or debug a command/script. PowerShell ISE is composed of the following items:
- A menu bar.
- A toolbar.
- PowerShell and Script tabs.
- Console and Script Pane.
- Text-Size Slider.
- Status Bar.
- Context-sensitive Help.
Advantages of PowerShell ISE
Some key features/advantages of the Windows PowerShell ISE are listed below:
- Windows PowerShell ISE is a very handy graphical interface for the PowerShell console.
- It provides several features such as editing control, user help, etc.
- PowerShell ISE provides a complete library of scripting language commands that can be used by the developers to achieve different functionalities such as locating a command, inserting a properly configured command(without typing manually) into the console, entering the relevant parameters, etc.
- Windows PowerShell ISE provides a feature for multiline editing.
- PowerShell ISE saves time, reduces scripting errors in script creation.
- One of the prominent features of the Windows PowerShell ISE is that it provides selective execution. This means PowerShell ISE allows us to run some particular part of the script. To do that, select the specific lines of script that you want to execute and then press the f5 button.
- Context-sensitive help is another key feature of the PowerShell ISE.
- It Improves debugging and testing.
Difference Between PowerSell and PowerShell ISE
Windows PowerShell and Windows PowerShell ISE provide the same scripting capabilities however, there are some key differences as listed below:
- Microsoft PowerShell is simple, easy-to-use, and well suited for small and simpler tasks.
- While PowerShell ISE is more flexible, provides editing features and hence it is more suitable for the complex, large, and interrelated scripting tasks.
How to get started with PowerShell ISE
There are several ways to get started with Windows PowerShell ISE:
First Method: Through Windows Search Box
Type “Powershell ISE” in the windows search box and click on the resultant app to get started with Windows PowerShell ISE:
Clicking on the “Windows PowerShell ISE” App will open the following window:
Second Method: Through Run Box
Press “windows_button + R” to open the “Run Box”, once the Run box is open type “powershell_ise.exe” and click on the “OK” button to start the “Windows PowerShell ISE”:
Third Method: Using Windows Start Button
Another way to get started with Windows PowerShell ISE is: Click on the Windows Start button > select the Windows PowerShell > and finally click on the Windows PowerShell ISE to get started with Windows PowerShell integrated scripting environment:
This is how we can get started with the PowerShell ISE on the Windows operating system.
Conclusion
Windows PowerShell ISE (acronym of Integrated Scripting environment) is a host application that assists us to create a script, and to run, test, or debug a command or script. It can extend the scripting capabilities and provides a Windows-oriented graphical user interface(GUI) where users can run various commands. PowerShell ISE provides numerous features such as saves time, improves debugging and testing, etc. In this post, we have learned what is Windows PowerShell ISE, its advantages, and how to get started with it.
