Pro PowerShell for Database Developers is a deep dive into professional application development using Windows PowerShell. Developers of database-backed applications will find no better title to help them learn and apply Microsofts powerful scripting toolset in a database or enterprise environment. Youll learn to use PowerShell as a full-fledged development platform on which to build client-facing applications and as an ETL platform. Many practical examples are covered that can be pulled out and applied immediately to solve real world problems. Chapters progressively move from the basics of the environment through to writing simple scripts and ultimately on to writing full-fledged, GUI-based applications in PowerShell. A highlight of the book is its e...