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Embracing Terraform Documentation with terraform-docs
In the ever-evolving landscape of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform has emerged as a frontrunner, transforming how we provision and manage our infrastructure. As our Terraform projects grow in complexity, so does the need for clear and concise documentation. This is where terraform-docs comes into play, a powerful tool that generates documentation for Terraform modules automatically. In this article, we’ll dive into the what, why, and how of using terraform-docs, ensuring your Terraform projects are as maintainable and understandable as possible.
Understanding terraform-docs
At its core, terraform-docs extracts information from your Terraform modules to create comprehensive documentation in various formats, such as Markdown, HTML, and JSON. It leverages the comments you’ve painstakingly added to your .tf files, alongside the details in variables.tf and outputs.tf, to generate documentation that mirrors the intent and functionality of your Terraform modules.
Why terraform-docs?
- Automation: Automatically generates documentation, saving you time and effort.
- Accuracy: Ensures your documentation is always up-to-date with your codebase.
- Clarity: Enhances understandability for both new and…
