How to Write a Modern Terraform Provider: Tools and Patterns

HashiTalks2021

The hardest part of writing a Terraform provider is learning the SDK and understanding what it is capable of. Once you figure that out you still need to learn the best practices and patterns that will ensure your provider’s success in the long run. This talk takes a tour through the major features of the Terraform Provider SDK, including the features added in v2 like: context aware CRUD operations, diagnostics and debugging support. As well as describing common patterns and practices that will make your life easier whether you are a first timer or experienced provider author.