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Filtering and pipelines

Where-Object filters objects, and ForEach-Object runs an action per item.

Beginner 10 min read Lesson 3 of 150 Challenge included
What you will be able to do
  • Filter with Where-Object.
  • Transform with ForEach-Object.
  • Measure with Measure-Object.

In plain English

Where-Object filters objects, and ForEach-Object runs an action per item.

  • Filter with Where-Object.
  • Transform with ForEach-Object.
  • Measure with Measure-Object.
pipeline.ps1POWERSHELL
Get-ChildItem -File |
  Where-Object Length -gt 1KB |
  Measure-Object Length -Sum
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