Terraform
Terraform is an open-source infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tool by HashiCorp that allows teams to define, provision, and manage cloud infrastructure using declarative configuration files. Instead of clicking through cloud provider consoles, teams write code that describes the desired state of their infrastructure, and Terraform makes it happen. For non-technical readers, Terraform is like a blueprint for your cloud infrastructure. You describe what you want (servers, databases, networks), and Terraform builds and maintains it automatically, ensuring consistency and repeatability.
Official WebsiteWhen to use Terraform
Use Terraform when managing infrastructure across one or more cloud providers, especially in environments where consistency, version control, and automation are priorities. It's essential for DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Why choose Terraform?
Teams choose Terraform for its provider-agnostic approach (works with AWS, Azure, GCP, and many others), mature ecosystem, and strong community. It enables infrastructure changes to be reviewed, tested, and rolled back like application code.