What is .terraform.lock.hcl? | Terraform Lock File Explained – YouTube

What is .terraform.lock.hcl? | Terraform Lock File Explained

Ever wondered what the .terraform.lock.hcl file does and whether you should commit it to Git?

In this video, I explain what the Terraform lock file is, why it exists, how it affects provider versions, and when you should, or shouldn’t, include it in version control. Perfect for anyone working with Terraform, Infrastructure as Code, or cloud deployments who wants more predictable and reliable builds.

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🎶 The music in my videos:
https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

🎞️ The graphics in my videos:
Krist McKenna from Ratworks – http://www.ratworks.net/

Ever wondered what the .terraform.lock.hcl file does and whether you should commit it to Git?

In this video, I explain what the Terraform lock file is, why it exists, how it affects provider versions, and when you should, or shouldn’t, include it in version control. Perfect for anyone working with Terraform, Infrastructure as Code, or cloud deployments who wants more predictable and reliable builds.

Join this channel to get access to perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ8U53KvEX2JuCe48MxmV3Q/join

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🎶 The music in my videos:
https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

🎞️ The graphics in my videos:
Krist McKenna from Ratworks – http://www.ratworks.net/

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