What is Terraform?
A popular tool for defining and provisioning cloud infrastructure using configuration files.
Why It Matters
Terraform works with multiple cloud providers and lets you manage all your infrastructure from one place.
Real-World Example
Writing a Terraform file that creates a database, server, and load balancer on AWS with a single command.
“Understanding terms like Terraform 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
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Managing servers, networks, and other infrastructure through code files rather than manual setup.
AWS
Amazon Web Services, the world's largest cloud computing platform offering hundreds of services
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.
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Related Terms
AWS
Amazon Web Services, the world's largest cloud computing platform offering hundreds of services
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.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Managing servers, networks, and other infrastructure through code files rather than manual setup.
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