[Solved] You want to write a script that works on Windows and Linux to list files. Which approach is best? — Ans: Write a PowerShell script using Get-ChildItem and run PowerShell Core on both OS | PowerShell

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You want to write a script that works on Windows and Linux to list files. Which approach is best?

AWrite a PowerShell script using Get-ChildItem and run PowerShell Core on both OS

BWrite a Bash script using ls and run it only on Linux

CWrite a CMD batch file using dir and run it on Windows only

DWrite separate scripts for each OS and manually switch

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Consider cross-platform support
PowerShell Core (PowerShell 7+) runs on Windows and Linux, supporting Get-ChildItem on both.
Step 2: Evaluate other options
Bash scripts work only on Linux/macOS; CMD batch files only on Windows; separate scripts add complexity.
Final Answer:
Write a PowerShell script using Get-ChildItem and run PowerShell Core on both OS -> Option A
Quick Check:
Cross-platform scripting = PowerShell Core + Get-ChildItem [OK]

Quick Trick: PowerShell Core runs cross-platform, unlike CMD or Bash alone [OK]

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