Meta arguments | Terraform

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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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