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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 14/09/2026

I had an outstanding 40th birthday weekend with some of my absolutely favorite people at Kentucky Bourbon Festival!

Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 05/07/2026

Very WIP but my GliderUI implementation of an interface for Splitter is coming along. The GliderUI module is an excellent #PowerShell wrapper for the Avalonia toolkit. Splitter is a tool for working with Windows installtion media. github.com/steviecoaste... to see more!

An image of the first pass at a UI for Splitter, a Windows installation media creation toolkit. Split ISOs, inject drivers, packages, files, autounattends, and build bootable Windows ISOs.

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 15/05/2026

Action groups are groups of buttons in a stack that can be added to things like a table cell, card, modal, etc. Similar to a Button Group, which is a drop-down list of buttons, but allow for more individualized stylization and control. Available in PowerShellUniversal.StandardLibrary v1.2.0

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 14/05/2026

It's been a fun project so far! Here's what we've got as of version 1.1.0 (info in alt text) You can find the app from the screenshot, as well as other examples in the repo at github.com/steviecoaste... If you have something you'd like to include, send a PR!

The modal is a job monitor modal that displays output of a script triggered via an app.

Behind the modal is a dynamic table component as well as a few dynamic data cards

The top contains a page header, which can contain pretty much anything you want, which is helpful for displaying page-specific things, while still maintaining an app-wide header bar.

Dynamic cards and tables can be set to autofresh on an interval, or if no refresh is a provided, will include a button for manual refresh.

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 02/04/2026

Ever wanted to install VSCode extensions with #PowerShell? github.com/steviecoaste...

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 28/03/2026

My wife is super into this series of books and wants to know if any of it is based on factual things.

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 09/03/2026

Summit prep sometimes requires a change of venue to align motivation and magic.

The VSCode download page with a local coffee shop as a backdrop

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 11/02/2026

Is it bad when the bar you frequent lets you bring your own ice plate? Asking for a me.

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 22/01/2026

This is a terrible zoomed out shot to show most of what the data is but I’ve completely rewritten the rate of gain analytics to engine in my herd mgmt app to be much much much more useful! Calc across location, gender,breed, individuals and more!

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 21/01/2026

I’m beyond excited to help you unleash the power of @powershelluniversal.com in your organization with my friend @andrewpla.tech at this year’s @psconf.eu! I hope you’re able to join us!

Speaker card for PS Conf EU with my photo, name and session title

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 17/01/2026

My bar is now complete! Until I think of some other gadget I need.

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 16/01/2026

Bummed you didn't get your session submitted to @powershellsummit.org this year? How about a second shot at it by submitting your session to the Chocolatey Fest CFP? It's open now until 13 February! sessionize.com/chocolatey-f... Same conference, special track, fantastic experience.

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 15/01/2026

I've been keeping a secret..... CHOCOLATEY FEST IS COMING BACK!!!!! This is running alongside @powershellsummit.org as a dedicated track. One ticket. Two events. More details soon, including a CFP. Tickets @ powershellsummit.org

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 13/01/2026

I present the Ohio Burger. A bacon cheeseburger on a PB&J. You cannot talk ill of it unless you try it or have a peanut allergy.

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 12/01/2026

Summit is one of the best investments in your career you could ever make. Early bird tickets are on sale @ powershellsummit.org. I'm teaching you about building modular @powershelluniversal.com apps & the new PlatyPS module for documentation. Dozens of other awesome topics await! Join us!

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 10/01/2026

Meetings just got more tolerable. New bar: acquired! 😂

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 09/01/2026

Want to learn how to build and share apps like this for @powershelluniversal.com? I'm presenting at the #PowerShell & DevOps Global Summit on just that! #PSHSummit is THE PowerShell conf in North America, and a great time. Tickets on sale @ powershellsummit.org. Don't wait!

A screenshot of the browse page for my PowerShell Universal app, Bookworm.

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 08/01/2026

Mom has been hard at work inputting recipes into the @powershelluniversal.com Cookbook app I made her. Her latest addition? My chocolate cake recipe! Want a cookbook app in your PowerShell Universal? Install PowerShellUniversal.Apps.Cookbook from Platform > Gallery! github.com/steviecoaste...

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 06/01/2026

Y’all these nachos my wife made tonight. This is very nearly almost actually probably a religious experience. #Foodsky

Some bomb ass nachos my wife made for dinner

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 01/01/2026

My #PowerShell Universal cookbook app got an upgrade today. Categories display as chips only if RecipeCount > 0! Also added ability to delete a recipe from its edit modal. Navigation now collapses as well, making use on mobile a much nicer UX. Repo: github.com/steviecoaste...

The browse page of PowerShellUniversal.Apps.Cookbook showing the updated category display design using chips rather than buttons.

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 29/12/2025

At Christmas, after seeing the Herd Mgmt app I made, mom asked if I could do a cookbook app? Naturally, I said yes, & I'm pleased with how it turned out! Requires pwsh7 and sqlite3 You can check out the repo on GitHub: github.com/steviecoaste... Happy cooking!

The browse page of the cookbook app showing 4 recipes and the various navigation options available.

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 23/12/2025

My dad sells custom beef and hogs for butcher. I started to streamline the process with another #PowerShell Universal app, allowing folks to place their order online. Still need to wire up the cut sheet functionality, but design is hard. So far, so good though! #VacationCoding

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 16/12/2025

"If I had an endpoint for this, that would make things easier should we get a device capable of webhooks". One evening later...... "Oh, I may have gone a bit overboard."

A list of api endpoints created in PowerShell Universal for a cattle herd management platform I'm building.

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 15/11/2025

I’m an adult with my own money who loves slushies. Bet your ass when I saw a pallet of Ninja Slushi machines at Costco on a pallet I made sure there was one less!

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 05/09/2025

I’m not going to lie, this is pretty freakin cool

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 01/09/2025

That’s a pretty freakin solid way to roll out of bed this morning.

Email showing acceptance in Microsoft MVP Program

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 17/08/2025

You know you’re in Nashville when even the Walmart has a recording studio

A recording studio located inside a Walmart.

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 15/08/2025

Our swag game has increased. KCDC has been a blast! I hope to see you at our next event!!

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 11/08/2025

It's out! This release of AutomatedLab UI brings a lab definition builder, as well as the ability to start/stop labs and individual VMs within a lab. This is a BIG release and gets us SUPER close to this thing being *awesome*. Please check it out! github.com/steviecoaste...

The result of using the lab definiton builder. A summary page, with the ability to start over or download the generated PowerShell script.

The lab management view. See lab information, including VMs and their properties, as well as the ability to start/stop them.

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 09/08/2025

There is a new version of AutomatedLab UI coming. I’m just putting some final touches on this. I’m excited about this release. With it, I feel this will be a truly useful tool! #PowerShell Universal has made this so simple to put together!

A screenshot of the result of using a stepper component to build a definition for an AutomatedLab environment

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 01/08/2025

In the next version you’ll be able to expand labs and get information about the VMs contained within them.

A screenshot showing details about current managed labs

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 31/07/2025

I've sorted out how to ship a #PowerShell Universal app as a module, which allowed me to put the app on a secondary test instance, and it *just friggin works* Tons of docs so people don't stub their toes. By the end of the weekend, y'all can play too! @adamdriscoll.bsky.social is a badass!!

screenshot of the homepage of my PowerShell Universal App : AutomatedLab UI

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 28/07/2025

I spent the weekend playing with two of my favorite tools to come up with something I think is really neat! Using #PowerShell Universal and AutomatedLab I've started a web-based management platform for my web environments. Super user-friendly way to interact with AutomatedLab!

The home page for a new project, AutomatedLab UI

The Lab management screen where you can start/stop labs

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Stephen Valdinger (aka steviecoaster) @steviecoaster.dev · 02/06/2025

Played Magic the Gathering for the first time Friday night. Naturally, I’ve taken things too far

A screenshot of a PowerShell command showing the info about a card from the game Magic The Gathering.

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