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Cloud Infrastructure

Infrastructure as Code

/ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃər æz kəʊd/

Definition

Defining and managing cloud infrastructure through code files (Terraform, CloudFormation) instead of manual clicks.

Example in context

"Our VPC, subnets, and security groups are all in Terraform — infrastructure is versioned just like application code."

Related terms

  • Idempotency — A property where applying the same operation multiple times produces the same result as applying it once.
  • GitOps — A practice where Git is the single source of truth for declarative infrastructure and application deployments.

Practice this term

Master Infrastructure as Code in context by working through exercises in the Cloud Infrastructure module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Infrastructure as Code" mean?

Defining and managing cloud infrastructure through code files (Terraform, CloudFormation) instead of manual clicks.

How do you pronounce "Infrastructure as Code"?

"Infrastructure as Code" is pronounced /ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃər æz kəʊd/.

Can you use "Infrastructure as Code" in a sentence?

"Our VPC, subnets, and security groups are all in Terraform — infrastructure is versioned just like application code."