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Terraform Expressions and Functions

Terraform Expressions and Functions

Master the power of Terraform expressions and functions to write dynamic, reusable infrastructure code. Learn practical examples and best practices for templating, conditionals, and data manipulation.

Nov 9, 2025
AI Terraform diagrammer

AI Terraform diagrammer

How AI-powered Terraform diagrammers are revolutionizing infrastructure and making complex cloud architectures easier to understand and manage.

Oct 23, 2025
What is the ROI of using Brainboard

What is the ROI of using Brainboard

Understand your Return-On-Investment when using Brainboard and how it helps you save costs and remove bottlenecks.

Oct 18, 2025
How to use lifecycle in Terraform

How to use lifecycle in Terraform

Master Terraform lifecycle meta-arguments to control resource creation, updates, and deletion behaviors, ensuring your infrastructure deployments are reliable and predictable

Oct 12, 2025
Terraform remote state

Terraform remote state

Master Terraform remote state management for secure, collaborative infrastructure automation across distributed teams and multi-region deployments

Oct 4, 2025
Terraform vs Kubernetes vs Crossplane

Terraform vs Kubernetes vs Crossplane

Detailed comparison between most used tools to create and manage cloud infrastructure today. Which infrastructure tool should you choose in 2025.

Sep 27, 2025
Terraform sensitive variables

Terraform sensitive variables

Learn how to handle sensitive data in Terraform with best practices for secure infrastructure management. Must read article.

Sep 16, 2025
Terraform Splat Expressions

Terraform Splat Expressions

Master Terraform splat expressions to simplify complex resource iterations and streamline your infrastructure as code workflows

Sep 16, 2025
How to use dynamic block in Terraform

How to use dynamic block in Terraform

Learn how to create multiple instances of the same configuration inside one resource with Terraform. Best practices and pitfalls to avoid.

Sep 4, 2025
How to manage the Terraform state file

How to manage the Terraform state file

Complete guide about Terraform state file management with proven strategies for remote storage, locking, security, and team collaboration

Aug 20, 2025
Terraform dynamic block

Terraform dynamic block

Master the art of writing cleaner, more maintainable Infrastructure as Code with Terraform dynamic blocks. Learn how to eliminate repetition and create flexible configurations.

Aug 20, 2025
How to build your cloud infrastructure policies with OPA

How to build your cloud infrastructure policies with OPA

Aug 12, 2025
Terraform type constraints

Terraform type constraints

Master Terraform type constraints to write safer, more maintainable infrastructure code. Learn how to leverage primitive and complex types for robust IaC solutions.

Aug 4, 2025
Terraform Module Best Practices

Terraform Module Best Practices

Keep up to date with best practices about using Terraform/OpenTofu modules to design future proof cloud infrastructure.

Aug 1, 2025
How to debug Terraform failed apply

How to debug Terraform failed apply

Understand how to troubleshoot Terraform deployment failures with practical debugging techniques and real-world solutions.

Jul 18, 2025
Azure function app best practices

Azure function app best practices

Master Azure Functions best practices to build robust, scalable, and cost-effective serverless applications with proven strategies and implementation techniques

Jul 6, 2025
A Comprehensive Guide to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Scanning Tools

A Comprehensive Guide to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Scanning Tools

Complete analysis of IaC security scanning tools that helps you better understand and pick the right solution(s) for your cloud infrastructure.

Jul 4, 2025
How to manage multiple infrastructure environments with Terraform

How to manage multiple infrastructure environments with Terraform

Hands-on guide about the best practices of managing multi-environments infrastructure with Terraform.

Jun 15, 2025
Drift detection best practices

Drift detection best practices

Master the art of infrastructure drift detection with proven strategies to maintain consistency, security, and reliability across your cloud environments

Jun 8, 2025
Terraform Output Values

Terraform Output Values

Master Terraform output values to streamline your infrastructure as code workflow. Learn how to extract, share, and leverage critical information from your Terraform configurations effectively.

Jun 5, 2025
Modules

Modules

Discover how modules revolutionize modern IaC development and infrastructure management, making your code more maintainable, reusable, and scalable.

Jun 2, 2025
Terraform providers

Terraform providers

Discover how Terraform providers work as the bridge between your infrastructure code and cloud platforms, making infrastructure automation seamless and efficient.

Jun 2, 2025
Terraform vs CloudFormation

Terraform vs CloudFormation

A comprehensive comparison of Terraform and CloudFormation to help you choose the right Infrastructure as Code tool for your cloud automation needs.

May 11, 2025
How to combine data sources and functions in Terraform

How to combine data sources and functions in Terraform

Learn how to combine Terraform data sources and functions to create dynamic, flexible infrastructure configurations that adapt to your environment's current state

May 6, 2025
Terraform BSL vs OpenTofu?

Terraform BSL vs OpenTofu?

Terraform changed from open source to BSL, and the community forked it to OpenTofu that is now getting more popular. Know your options with Brainboard.

May 5, 2025
Terraform Module Composition

Terraform Module Composition

Complementary guide to building scalable and maintainable infrastructure with Terraform module composition patterns and best practices.

Apr 23, 2025
Terraform Multiple Provider Instances

Terraform Multiple Provider Instances

Master the art of managing multiple provider instances in Terraform to deploy infrastructure across different regions, accounts, and environments efficiently

Apr 21, 2025
How to use count in Terraform

How to use count in Terraform

Easily iterate over multiple resources efficiently with Terraform's count meta-argument. Learn practical examples, best practices, and common pitfalls to avoid.

Mar 28, 2025
What is resource timeouts in Terraform

What is resource timeouts in Terraform

Learn how to configure and manage resource timeouts in Terraform to prevent hanging deployments and optimize your infrastructure provisioning workflows

Mar 26, 2025
How to use for_each in Terraform

How to use for_each in Terraform

Comprehensive guide to dynamically create multiple resources from a key value data in Terraform. Best practices, real-world examples, and common pitfalls.

Feb 24, 2025
Azure Function App vs AWS Lambda

Azure Function App vs AWS Lambda

A comprehensive comparison of Azure Function Apps and AWS Lambda to help you choose the right serverless platform for your applications

Feb 13, 2025
Terraform Data Sources

Terraform Data Sources

Master the art of using Terraform data sources to query and reference existing infrastructure resources, enabling dynamic and flexible Infrastructure as Code implementations

Jan 29, 2025
Terraform vs Bicep, ARM and CloudFormation

Terraform vs Bicep, ARM and CloudFormation

A comprehensive comparison of the top Infrastructure as Code tools to help you choose the right one for your cloud automation needs.

Jan 25, 2025
How to manage resource dependencies in Terraform

How to manage resource dependencies in Terraform

Learn how to effectively manage resource dependencies in Terraform to ensure proper creation order, prevent deployment failures, and build robust infrastructure configurations

Jan 23, 2025
AWS IAM best practices

AWS IAM best practices

Master AWS Identity and Access Management with proven security strategies and implementation techniques for robust cloud infrastructure protection

Jan 13, 2025
Top 21 draw.io Alternatives

Top 21 draw.io Alternatives

This article explores 21 different diagramming tools that we tested, including dedicated solutions for cloud architecture.

Aug 20, 2023
How to Detect & Remediate Cloud Infrastructure Drift

How to Detect & Remediate Cloud Infrastructure Drift

Terraform/OpenTofu drift is one of the biggest issues of IaC. Learn how to detect it and the best way to remediate.

Apr 27, 2023