PowerShell / PowerShell/PowerShellEditorServices

Consider adding AvoidUsingInvokeExpression to the list of default rules to warn about Invoke-Expression use

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Area-Script Analysis Issue-Enhancement
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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start with the linked PowerShell discussion and then locate where PowerShell Editor Services defines its default rules. Determine how AvoidUsingInvokeExpression should be included for Invoke-Expression warnings; done means the default rule set reflects the agreed behavior and the relevant validation passes.

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Assessment

Tech stack
powershell
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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