You want to create a module that automatically loads when a user runs Get-Data. Which file should you create to define this function and enable auto-loading?
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PowerShell - Modules and Script Organization
You want to create a module that automatically loads when a user runs Get-Data. Which file should you create to define this function and enable auto-loading?
ACreate a file named Get-Data.psm1 inside a folder named Get-DataModule
BCreate a file named Get-Data.ps1 in any folder
CCreate a file named Get-Data.psm1 inside a folder named Get-Data
DCreate a file named Get-DataModule.psm1 inside a folder named Get-Data
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand module auto-loading rules
PowerShell auto-loads modules when function name matches module folder and file.
Step 2: Match function name with module folder and file
Function Get-Data requires a module folder named Get-Data with Get-Data.psm1 inside.
Final Answer:
Create a file named Get-Data.psm1 inside a folder named Get-Data -> Option C
Quick Check:
Module folder and file name must match function for auto-load [OK]
Quick Trick:Module folder and file name must match function name [OK]
Common Mistakes:
Using .ps1 instead of .psm1
Mismatching folder and file names
Adding extra suffixes to folder name
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