What is Infrastructure as Code (IaC)?
Managing servers, networks, and other infrastructure through code files rather than manual setup.
Why It Matters
IaC makes infrastructure reproducible, version-controlled, and automated, reducing human error.
Real-World Example
Defining your entire cloud setup in Terraform files so you can recreate it identically in minutes.
“Understanding terms like Infrastructure as Code (IaC) matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”
Related Terms
Terraform
A popular tool for defining and provisioning cloud infrastructure using configuration files.
DevOps
A set of practices that combines software development and IT operations to deliver software faster and more reliably.
GitOps
Managing infrastructure and deployments by storing all configuration in Git and using pull requests to make changes.
Cloud Computing
Using remote servers over the internet instead of your own computers
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Related Terms
Cloud Computing
Using remote servers over the internet instead of your own computers
DevOps
A set of practices that combines software development and IT operations to deliver software faster and more reliably.
GitOps
Managing infrastructure and deployments by storing all configuration in Git and using pull requests to make changes.
Terraform
A popular tool for defining and provisioning cloud infrastructure using configuration files.
Server
A computer that runs continuously to handle requests, store data, and serve your application to users
Serverless
A way to run code without managing your own servers, where the cloud provider handles everything