What are Terraform workspaces and how do they work?

What are Terraform workspaces and how do they work?

Terraform workspaces are a way to manage different states of your infrastructure within a single configuration. They allow you to create isolated environments, such as development, staging, and production, without needing separate directories.

Can you explain how to create a new workspace?

To create a new workspace, you can use the command terraform workspace new <workspace_name>. This will create a new workspace and switch to it.

How do I switch between workspaces?

You can switch between workspaces using the command terraform workspace select <workspace_name>. This will change your current workspace to the specified one.

Are there any limitations to using workspaces?

Yes, workspaces can complicate state management, especially if not used carefully. It's important to understand that resources in different workspaces are isolated, but they share the same configuration.