Ask Me Anything with the PowerShell team - Amber Erickson,Damien Caro,Demitrius Nelon,Mutemwa M…

In the latest AMA session with the PowerShell team, we had discussions about various topics. Steven Bucher discussed the advancements in predictive intelligence and the interactive improvements to PowerShell. The team addressed questions from the audience, including the release of PowerShell 7 on Windows, plans for PowerShell certification, and the future roadmap for machine configuration. They also talked about the integration of AI algorithms in PowerShell for enhanced user experience.

Steve Lee mentioned the challenges of bringing PowerShell 7 to Windows due to differences in lifecycles between .NET support and Windows support. The team talked about potential paths for integrating PowerShell 7 with Windows in the future. They also discussed the use of predictors and feedback providers for module updates and deprecations.

The team highlighted their individual excitements for current and future projects. Steven is enthusiastic about PSReadLine and the text utility module. Additionally, he is looking forward to the integration of AI in PowerShell. Other team members expressed their excitement for features like Dynamic Configuration Agent (DSCV), Winget shipping on Windows Server 2025, Azure Arc integrations, and the advancements in Azure CLI with AI integration.

The team acknowledged the security concerns in the PowerShell Gallery and mentioned efforts to enhance security through namespaces, detecting typosquatting, and working towards a more secure environment. They encouraged feedback and emphasized the importance of community engagement.

In conclusion, they announced plans to address the remaining questions in the next community call in July, inviting participants to join the discussion and engage with the team. The session provided insights into the team's current projects, future plans, and commitment to community interaction.

Chapters:
00:00:00 Ask Me Anything with the PowerShell team - Amber Erickson,Damien Caro,Demitrius Nelon,Mutemwa M…
00:00:10 Introduction and Team Introductions
00:01:24 Product Managers Introductions
00:03:03 PowerShell 7 Availability on Windows
00:04:37 PowerShell Certification Plans
00:05:47 Future Roadmap for Machine Configuration
00:07:56 Using Predictor for Module Deprecation
00:09:55 Azure AD Deprecation Notifications
00:11:23 Exchange Online Module Open-Sourcing
00:12:59 Implementing AI in PowerShell
00:16:29 Collaboration with GitHub Copilot
00:17:55 Registering Private PS Repository
00:19:33 Authentication Modules in Azure
00:25:14 Full HTML Parsing in PowerShell Core
00:27:18 Exciting Features in Winget 1.8
00:28:30 Improving Module Quality in PowerShell Gallery
00:32:05 Porting GIA to SSH Remoting
00:35:10 Future of GIA and SSH Remoting
00:36:14 Team Excitement for Future Features