Infrastructure as Code
Infrastructure as code manages infrastructure through machine-readable files instead of only manual clicks. Teams can version, review, test, and apply those files.
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A change asks for one test database. Terraform compares configuration, recorded state, and real resources. It shows a plan before apply.
Main parts
- 01Configuration files
- 02Inputs and reusable modules
- 03Optional change plan
- 04Review and apply gate
- 05State or resource lookup
- 06Secret and access controls
Use it when
Use IaC for repeatable infrastructure changes. Review proposed changes, protect state and sensitive data, and keep plain-text secrets out of committed files.
Do not use it when
Do not assume every IaC tool has the same plan or state model. Never commit plain-text secrets, Terraform state, or saved plans to Git.
Name used in code
reviewed configuration -> optional plan -> apply -> reconcile observed state Before you ship
Before publishing, check the exact repository, branch, target, and diff. Keep unpublished work. Pass review and CI checks. Record conflict and data-loss risks, release order, traceability, recovery, and rollback.
Outcome: Use Infrastructure as Code to release or recover the change safely, with a clear record. User context: A change asks for one test database. Terraform compares configuration, recorded state, and real resources. It shows a plan before apply. Delivery concept or operation: Infrastructure as Code. Why it fits: Use IaC for repeatable infrastructure changes. Review proposed changes, protect state and sensitive data, and keep plain-text secrets out of committed files. Do not use it when: Do not assume every IaC tool has the same plan or state model. Never commit plain-text secrets, Terraform state, or saved plans to Git. Delivery requirements: Name the code repository and target. List preconditions, changes, review and CI checks, conflict and data-loss risks, release order, and the rollback or recovery command. Repository safeguards: Keep unpublished work and a clear history. Do not run destructive steps without an explicit backup. Check the exact code diff and remote target before publishing. Acceptance criteria: Review the intended diff and pass all required checks. Keep the target version traceable. Practice failure recovery and keep published history clear. Evidence and limits (evidence boundary): No single official standard controls the whole term. Its meaning may change across teams, platforms, or frameworks. Unknowns to confirm: Repository, branch, team activity, release environment, approval owner, protected checks, and rollback target.
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Review the current use of Infrastructure as Code. Definition: Infrastructure as code manages infrastructure through machine-readable files instead of only manual clicks. Teams can version, review, test, and apply those files. Release checks: Before publishing, check the exact repository, branch, target, and diff. Keep unpublished work. Pass review and CI checks. Record conflict and data-loss risks, release order, traceability, recovery, and rollback. Before changing code, report the evidence you found, gaps, severity, and the smallest safe fix.