Terraform Data Types¶
Overview¶
Terraform uses a variety of data types to represent the configuration of infrastructure. Understanding the different data types and how they are used is essential for writing effective Terraform configuration.
Data types are used to define the structure and organization of Terraform configurations. They are used to define the inputs and outputs of Terraform resources, as well as to define the structure of Terraform modules.
Terraform data types are similar to the data types used in other programming languages. They are used to define the type of data that a variable or expression can contain. For example, a string data type can contain a sequence of characters, while a number data type can contain a numeric value.
Terraform data types can be used to define the type of data that a variable or expression can contain. They can also be used to define the structure and organization of Terraform configurations. By using data types effectively, you can write more effective and maintainable Terraform configurations.
Terraform Data Types¶
| Data Type | Description |
|---|---|
| string | A sequence of characters. |
| number | A numeric value. |
| bool | A boolean value. |
| list | A collection of values of the same type. |
| tuple | A collection of values of different types. |
| map | A collection of key-value pairs. |
| object | A collection of key-value pairs where the values are of different types. |
| null | A special value that represents the absence of any object value. |
| any | A special value that can be used in place of any other data type. |