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Meta arguments | Terraform
Meta-Arguments
These powerful features in Terraform allow you to dynamically manage multiple resources without duplicating code.
Count Meta-Argument:
- Perfect for creating multiple identical resources
- Simple numeric iteration
- Great for basic scaling needs
For_Each Meta-Argument:
- More flexible than count
- Works with maps and sets
- Better for resources with unique configurations
count: Create multiple identical resources efficiently.
for_each: Iterate over sets or maps to create resources with unique properties.
Use
- Reduce code duplication.
- Scale resources dynamically.
- Customize resource configurations effortlessly.
Lifecycles: Understand how you can fine-tune resource behavior in Terraform (like preventing destruction or recreating resources when needed).
Meta-Arguments: Dive into count, and for_each to handle resource dependencies, scaling, and loops more efficiently.
Data Sources: Want to reuse information from your cloud environment without re-creating it? Data sources make it possible, saving time and avoiding duplication.
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