Using try() and coalesce() functions in Terraform (with examples)
Introduction In the world of infrastructure as code, the need for flexibility and error handling in configurations cannot be overstated. Terraform, a popular open-source tool developed by HashiCorp,…
How to generate UUIDs in Terraform
Introduction Terraform by HashiCorp is an open-source tool used for building, changing, and versioning infrastructure safely and efficiently. It can manage existing and popular service providers as well…
Terraform: How to compare two strings case-insensitively
Introduction In the world of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform stands out for its simplicity and power in managing and provisioning infrastructure across various providers. A common need…
Terraform: How to add a duration to a date
Introduction In Terraform, managing infrastructure often involves dealing with dates and durations, especially when configuring resource lifecycles or setting up expiration dates for tokens and certificates. This tutorial…
Terraform: How to compare 2 dates
Overview In the world of infrastructure as code, Terraform stands out for its simple syntax and powerful functions, providing you the ability to efficiently manage your infrastructure. One…
Terraform: How to convert timestamp to date and vice versa
In the world of automation and infrastructure as code, Terraform stands out as a powerful tool for managing infrastructure through code templates. One common challenge when scripting with…
Terraform: How to get the current working directory
Introduction Terraform, an open-source infrastructure as code software tool created by HashiCorp, enables users to define and provision a datacenter infrastructure using a high-level configuration language known as…
Terraform: How to convert relative paths to absolute paths
Introduction When working with Terraform, managing file paths efficiently can streamline your infrastructure provisioning process. Often, you’ll start with relative paths for simplicity and readability. However, as your…
Terraform: How to read YAML data and convert it into a map
Introduction Terraform has become the go-to tool for building, changing, and versioning infrastructure safely and efficiently. One of the powerful features Terraform offers is its ability to integrate…
How to perform URL encoding/decoding in Terraform
In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to perform URL encoding and decoding within Terraform, a popular infrastructure as code (IaC) tool used for automating the deployment of infrastructure…