Creating Files with PowerShell: A Comprehensive Guide

PowerShell offers various methods for creating files, but its syntax can be verbose and complicated compared to Unix shells.

The author acknowledges the frustration with PowerShell commands when compared to simpler Unix commands like 'touch'.

An empty file can be created using the command 'echo $null >> filename' which indicates to make it empty.

The created file defaults to a UTF-16 encoding, which may cause issues when running Python code.

Another method to create files is using 'New-Item -ItemType File filename', although it remains cumbersome.

While both commands work, they are less user-friendly compared to using a graphical user interface.

Using a text editor like Sublime Text or Notepad is recommended for creating new files and may streamline the process.

Users can easily save files directly in the desired directory, which avoids confusing command inputs.

The author reassures beginners that using a graphical user interface may be easier than memorizing complex commands.

Regardless of their operating system, users shouldn’t feel disadvantageous in creating files.

The next part of the tutorial will focus on deleting files and folders in PowerShell.