PowerShell / PowerShell/PSScriptAnalyzer

Add Parameter to include/exclude certain files/folders when using -Path parameter set

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Description

Is there a way to ignore any ps1 file that happens to be a Pester test script? It is not uncommon to having to break a few rules when constructing tests, especially when mocking.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the -Path parameter set and the issue's discussion about excluding Pester test scripts. Determine how file and folder selection currently works and what form the include/exclude option should take. Done means users can selectively ignore specified files or folders when analyzing paths, with the behavior covered by tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp, powershell
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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