Terraform testing revolution with version 1.6

In this talk I’ll discuss how Terraform's new test framework stands out by building actual infrastructure, ensuring faultless real-world operation, and surpassing mere simulation.

Testing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has always been a difficult task to master. IaC veterans are familiar with the fight; typically, the final straw is to tremblingly execute "terraform apply" and hope for the best. A number of IaC test frameworks have been developed, with differing degrees of effectiveness, but the fundamental fact still stands: Nothing can replace the actual thing. No matter how advanced they are, mocks cannot give you the absolute certainty that your IaC operates exactly as intended. Terraform's groundbreaking test framework is a game-changer because of this. It goes beyond simple simulation by carrying out plans and following instructions to build concrete infrastructure. It guarantees that your IaC operates faultlessly in real-world situations, not only in testing.