Local Block
Declaring local variables within the Terraform configuration for easier code readability and reusability.Local variables are temporary and can be defined within a block to compute and store intermediate values that are used within the same configuration file. These variables are not exposed to other configurations or modules and are purely for internal use within the same configuration.
- Defining local variables within a Terraform configuration.
- Calculating derived values or performing transformations on other variables.
- Improving readability and reducing duplication by storing intermediate values.
Example:
locals { instance_name = "my-instance"
instance_tags = { Name = local.instance_name } }
Different Types of Blocks in Terraform
Terraform is an infrastructure as a code tool that allows you to define and configure your infrastructure using your declarative code. Its syntax is very simple. Terraform uses a configuration language to describe the desired state of your infrastructure, and this language is composed of various block types. These block types play a crucial role in defining and configuring infrastructure in Terraform.
In Terraform, a block is a fundamental unit used to define and configure different aspects of your infrastructure. Blocks are written in HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL) and allow you to declare resources, providers, variables, outputs, and other configuration elements within your Terraform code.
Each block serves a specific purpose and has its own syntax and set of properties. Here are some common block types used in Terraform:
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