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Hack vs PowerShell: What are the differences?

Developers describe Hack as "A programming language for HHVM that interoperates seamlessly with PHP". Hack provides instantaneous type checking via a local server that watches the filesystem. It typically runs in less than 200 milliseconds, making it easy to integrate into your development workflow without introducing a noticeable delay. On the other hand, PowerShell is detailed as "A task automation and configuration management framework". A command-line shell and scripting language built on .NET. Helps system administrators and power-users rapidly automate tasks that manage operating systems (Linux, macOS, and Windows) and processes.

Hack belongs to "Languages" category of the tech stack, while PowerShell can be primarily classified under "Shells".

According to the StackShare community, PowerShell has a broader approval, being mentioned in 12 company stacks & 73 developers stacks; compared to Hack, which is listed in 8 company stacks and 3 developer stacks.

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Pros of PowerShell
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    Interoperates seamlessly with php
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    Open source
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    Backed by facebook
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    HHVM
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    PHP like
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    Great documentation
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    Generics
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    Fast
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    Used by facebook
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    Great type system
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    Easy to learn
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    What is Hack?

    Hack provides instantaneous type checking via a local server that watches the filesystem. It typically runs in less than 200 milliseconds, making it easy to integrate into your development workflow without introducing a noticeable delay.

    What is PowerShell?

    A command-line shell and scripting language built on .NET. Helps system administrators and power-users rapidly automate tasks that manage operating systems (Linux, macOS, and Windows) and processes.

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