Terraform Demo Code

1-example-simple

• Showcase a simple single folder config, without the utilisation of modules.
• Uses separate .tfvar files to control different environments.
• This way of structuring terraform confirms allows users to get started with terraform quickly.
• However, it also increases risk of environments being accidently deleted or altered.
• As the configuration grows, it will begin to become difficult to manage using this structure.

2-example-modules

• Showcases a terraform configuration that utilises modules, and a separate folder (and .tfstate file) for each environment.
• Not as quick to setup.
• Reduces the risk of altering or destroying environments accidently.
• Promotes code reuse and consistency between environments.
• Modules are declared independantly, making the configuration as a whole easier to manage, and slowing the growth of complexity.