[Solved] What is wrong with this error logging approach?try { Remove-Item 'C:\file.txt' } catch { Write-Output "Error: $_" > 'error.log' } | PowerShell

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What is wrong with this error logging approach?

try { Remove-Item 'C:\file.txt' } catch { Write-Output "Error: $_" > 'error.log' }

AWrite-Output cannot be used inside catch blocks

BThe redirection operator overwrites the log file each time

CRemove-Item does not throw errors

DThe catch block syntax is invalid

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand output redirection in PowerShell
Using > overwrites the file, losing previous logs.
Step 2: Identify better approach
Appending with >> preserves existing logs; Write-Output works in catch; Remove-Item throws errors.
Final Answer:
The redirection operator overwrites the log file each time -> Option B
Quick Check:
Use >> to append logs, not > [OK]

Quick Trick: Use >> to append logs, not > which overwrites [OK]

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