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Terraform Validation
1.1The Validation PyramidInfrastructure validation follows a pyramid similar to the traditional test pyramid, but with its own layers. Each layer catches different…1.2Static Validation: The First GateEvery Terraform pipeline should start with zero-cost static checks. These run in seconds, require no cloud credentials, and catch a…1.3Plan-Time Analysis: What Will Actually Change?terraform plan is your integration contract -- it shows the delta between your declared state and the real world. This is where you move…1.4Terratest: Integration Testing with Real InfrastructureTerratest (written in Go) deploys real infrastructure, runs assertions, and tears it down. This is the most thorough validation because it…1.5The Complete Static Validation PipelineThis script runs in under 30 seconds and catches the majority of issues before any cloud resources are involved.