Part 6/9:
Exploring PowerShell, Shapiro illustrates how Codex can generate scripts for automating tasks, such as:
- Saving prime numbers from 1 to 1000 into a CSV file
The model not only writes the loop logic—testing numbers for primality using modulo operations—but also illustrates how to export the data efficiently. Shapiro refines the script within PowerShell ISE, eliminating unnecessary instructions and focusing on the core prime number logic.
This demonstrates Codex's ability to produce practical scripting solutions, understanding language syntax, control flow, and data output—crucial for sysadmins and automation engineers.
Practical Tips and Limitations
Throughout the tutorial, Shapiro emphasizes some practical considerations: