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Terraform Learning Checklist

The Terraform Learning Checklist outlines essential topics and skills for mastering Terraform, including core concepts, language syntax, modules, state management, workspaces, AWS integration, advanced features, testing, CI/CD integration, troubleshooting, and infrastructure design patterns. Each section contains specific tasks and knowledge areas to focus on, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of Terraform's capabilities. This checklist serves as a structured guide for learners to track their progress and proficiency in using Terraform effectively.

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Terraform Learning Checklist

The Terraform Learning Checklist outlines essential topics and skills for mastering Terraform, including core concepts, language syntax, modules, state management, workspaces, AWS integration, advanced features, testing, CI/CD integration, troubleshooting, and infrastructure design patterns. Each section contains specific tasks and knowledge areas to focus on, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of Terraform's capabilities. This checklist serves as a structured guide for learners to track their progress and proficiency in using Terraform effectively.

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Terraform Learning Checklist

Core Concepts

[ ] Understand what Terraform is and when to use it

[ ] Install Terraform and set up CLI

[ ] Define and use providers

[ ] Create and manage resources

[ ] Declare and pass variables

[ ] Use outputs to expose resource values

[ ] Initialize and manage project with `init`, `plan`, `apply`, `destroy`

[ ] Understand and inspect Terraform state

[ ] Use `terraform fmt`, `validate`

Language & Syntax (HCL)

[ ] Use basic types (string, list, map, bool, number)

[ ] Write conditionals and ternary expressions

[ ] Use `count`, `for_each`, and `for` expressions

[ ] Use dynamic blocks

[ ] Create and use functions (e.g. `join`, `lookup`, `length`)

[ ] Write type constraints

[ ] Write variable validation

[ ] Define and use locals

Modules

[ ] Use public modules from Terraform Registry

[ ] Create custom modules

[ ] Pass inputs and outputs between modules

[ ] Organize nested modules

[ ] Version and source control modules

[ ] Share modules between environments/projects

State Management
Terraform Learning Checklist

[ ] Understand local vs remote state

[ ] Configure S3 remote state backend

[ ] Use DynamoDB for locking

[ ] Use `terraform state` commands (`list`, `mv`, `rm`)

[ ] Handle state drift and recovery

[ ] Use `terraform import`

Workspaces

[ ] Create and use workspaces

[ ] Separate environments using workspaces (`dev`, `prod`, etc.)

AWS Integration (Hands-on Practice)

[ ] Create EC2, S3, VPC, Subnets, SGs

[ ] Attach IAM roles and policies

[ ] Use data sources (`data "aws_*"`)

[ ] Create ALB + Auto Scaling Group

[ ] Manage RDS with parameter groups

[ ] Monitor with CloudWatch alarms

[ ] Log with CloudWatch Logs

Advanced Features

[ ] Use for_each and count in real cases

[ ] Manage complex IAM policies using `jsonencode`

[ ] Apply lifecycle rules like `prevent_destroy`

[ ] Use depends_on for ordering

[ ] Use templatefile() for dynamic scripts

[ ] Use sensitive outputs and variable security

Testing & Quality

[ ] Use terraform fmt, validate, and plan -detailed-exitcode


Terraform Learning Checklist

[ ] Integrate tflint or checkov for policy checks

[ ] Use terraform console for interactive debugging

CI/CD Integration

[ ] Automate Terraform plan/apply in GitHub Actions or GitLab CI

[ ] Use environment secrets and state in pipelines

[ ] Require manual approval for prod applies

[ ] Manage multiple workspaces and backends in CI

Troubleshooting

[ ] Use TF_LOG for debugging

[ ] Detect and resolve drift

[ ] Troubleshoot provider and plugin errors

[ ] Handle resource already exists, cycle, and dependency issues

Infrastructure Patterns & Design

[ ] Organize a production-grade Terraform repo

[ ] Separate layers: networking, compute, services

[ ] Manage multiple accounts and regions

[ ] DRY principles with modules and locals

[ ] Use tags for billing and cost analysis

[ ] Plan for rollbacks and change previews

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