Terragrunt for Beginners
Introduction
Course Introduction
Welcome to KodeKloud’s Terragrunt Course! I’m Stefan Matić, and I’m excited to guide you through the essentials of managing infrastructure as code with Terragrunt. Whether you’re just starting or aiming to refine your skills, this course will equip you with best practices for a DRY and scalable Terraform workflow.
What Is Terragrunt?
Terragrunt is a lightweight wrapper for Terraform that helps you:
- Keep your configurations DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself)
- Manage and share remote state efficiently
- Simplify complex Terraform project structures
Why Use Terragrunt?
- Centralize common configuration patterns
- Automate remote state locking and backend configuration
- Reuse modules across multiple environments with minimal boilerplate
Note
For a solid foundation, we recommend completing our Terraform Basics or OpenTofu Fundamentals courses before diving into Terragrunt.
Course Overview
| Topic | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Terragrunt concepts and configuration | Understand key features and set up Terragrunt for your projects. |
| Essential Terragrunt commands | Learn terragrunt init, apply, destroy, and more. |
| Built-in Terragrunt functions | Automate and customize configurations with helper functions. |
| Terragrunt blocks and attributes | Structure your .hcl files for clarity and reusability. |
| Remote state management | Configure backends and state locking for safe collaboration. |
| Terraform modules with Terragrunt | Create, share, and version modules across environments. |
| AWS demo: Build your first project with Terragrunt | Apply everything in a real-world AWS scenario. |
Hands-on Labs
All labs run in your browser, so you can practice immediately with step-by-step guidance.
Community and Support
Join our active KodeKloud forum to:
- Ask questions and share tips
- Collaborate on hands-on labs
- Connect with fellow learners and experts
Enroll Now
Ready to elevate your Infrastructure as Code skills? Enroll in KodeKloud’s Terragrunt course today and start building scalable, maintainable infrastructure with confidence!
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