Practical Intro to IaC with Terraform

If you're a technology professional or student eager to master Infrastructure as Code (IaC), this course is designed for you. While it provides a comprehensive introduction to IaC and Terraform, it assumes a foundational understanding of technology concepts and doesn't cover introductory Information Technology (IT) or Information Sciences prerequisites.

What You'll Learn:

• Terraform HCL Fundamentals: Gain a solid understanding of Terraform HCL commands and the core principles of Infrastructure as Code.
• AWS Setup: Create and configure a free-tier AWS account to start your infrastructure journey.
• GitHub Integration: Learn to create and configure a GitHub account for version control and collaboration.
• HCP Terraform Account: Set up and configure an HCP Terraform account for streamlined deployments.
• AWS Resource Deployment: Deploy real resources to AWS and rigorously test their functionality.
• Static vs. Dynamic Code: Understand the crucial differences between static and dynamic code in the context of IaC.
• Code Deployment Strategies: Deploy code effectively using variables, functions, and logic loops within Terraform.
• Terraform Console Testing: Practice and test basic variables and functions using the interactive Terraform console.

Why Choose This Course?

• DevOps Focus: Perfect for those working in or aspiring to work in DevOps.
• Hands-on Learning: Learn Terraform and IaC by actively building and deploying real-world resources.
• Practical Challenges: Engage with a course that emphasizes challenges and hands-on labs to solidify your understanding.
• Portfolio Building: Develop a valuable personal showcase and portfolio with demonstrable Terraform projects.

Teaching Philosophy: "Draw the Owl!"

In a landscape saturated with automated tutorials and pre-configured labs, this course embraces a different approach. Inspired by the "Draw the rest of the owl!" concept – encouraging active participation and problem-solving – we believe in the power of "doing."

This course requires you to actively build and configure resources using your own tools and resources. We learn best by performing actions: clicking buttons, writing and modifying code, and observing the resulting changes. As a seasoned technology enthusiast, teacher, mentor, and practitioner, I've built this course on these core principles. I hope you find it engaging and gain valuable, practical knowledge.