What are Terraform workspaces and how do I use them?

What are Terraform workspaces and how do I use them?

Terraform workspaces are a way to manage different states of your infrastructure within a single configuration. You can think of them as separate environments, like development, staging, and production.

How do I create a new workspace?

You can create a new workspace by using the command terraform workspace new <workspace_name>. This will create a new workspace and switch to it.

Can I switch between workspaces easily?

Yes, you can switch between workspaces using the command terraform workspace select <workspace_name>. This allows you to manage different environments seamlessly.

What happens to my resources when I switch workspaces?

When you switch workspaces, Terraform uses the state file associated with that workspace. Resources created in one workspace are not visible in another, allowing for isolated environments.