Learn TERRAFORM with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Architecture
Terraform CLI -> HCL parser -> Resource graph planner -> Provider plugins
State file (local or remote) for current infrastructure tracking
Optional backend for collaboration (Terraform Cloud/Enterprise)
Modules for reusable templates
Provider SDK for extending Terraform capabilities
Rendering Model
Parse HCL configuration
Build resource dependency graph
Generate execution plan
Apply changes via providers
Update state file
Architectural Patterns
Provider-plugin architecture
Module-based reusable code
Remote state backends
Resource dependency graph
CI/CD integration patterns
Real World Architectures
Multi-region AWS infrastructure
Hybrid cloud Kubernetes clusters
Enterprise networking and VPN setups
Cloud storage and CI/CD pipelines
IoT infrastructure provisioning for industrial systems
Design Principles
Declarative configuration
Immutable infrastructure
Reproducibility and idempotence
Provider extensibility
Infrastructure versioning
Scalability Guide
Use modules for large deployments
Adopt workspaces for multi-environment management
Store state remotely for team collaboration
Automate CI/CD pipelines
Use provider version constraints
Migration Guide
Migrate Terraform 0.11 to 0.12+ HCL syntax
Refactor deprecated resources
Split large monolithic configs into modules
Move local state to remote backend
Audit provider versions for consistency