
In the DevOps world, build automation has become a critical component of CI/CD processes. In this article, we will look at the most effective PowerShell build automation tools that help optimize the development and deployment of projects.
A build automation tool inspired by Rake (Ruby) and Bake (Boo). Allows you to create build scripts using PowerShell, simplifying task and dependency management.
A PowerShell-based build and test automation tool based on psake, but offering greater speed, flexibility, and scripting control.
A module designed to simplify the deployment process. Allows you to automate the deployment of files, scripts, sites, etc. to different environments from a single interface, supports different types of targets.
A set of support functions for CI/CD scenarios. Helps set up environment variables, manage configurations, and standardize build processes.
A build and deployment framework focused on .NET projects. It unifies build, test, and delivery logic in one place using PowerShell.
A PowerShell code testing module focused on test automation. Allows you to create BDD-style tests and integrates with CI/CD pipelines.
A module for interacting with the GitHub API via PowerShell. Allows you to automate releases, comments, pull requests, and CI operations directly from scripts.
A tool for generating documentation from PowerShell comments in Markdown format. Ideal for creating and maintaining high-quality module documentation.
A module for validating PowerShell code, scripts, and infrastructure as code (IaC). Automates compliance analysis for standards and policies in CI/CD.