Using Table Storage as an Alternative to Remote State
Terraform is a fantastic tool for Infrastructure as Code. From the YAML-like HCL syntax (no JSON!), to importing files (linting JSON files FTW!), to retrieving the results of previous runs to link resources, Terraform has made a massive difference in my work. However, like all technologies, it is not without its weaknesses. Terraform uses state files to keep track of what the world looked like when it last ran, which is wonderful for identifying drift.