Terraform is an open-source infrastructure as code (IaC) tool developed by HashiCorp that enables users to define, provision, and manage infrastructure across various platforms. It simplifies the process of automating infrastructure provisioning, ensuring consistency, scalability, and efficiency in managing cloud resources. Terraform is widely used in the DevOps ecosystem and is known for its flexibility and strong community support.

Features of Terraform:

• Declarative configuration language (HCL) for defining infrastructure, making it easier to manage and version infrastructure as code.
• Multi-cloud and multi-provider support, allowing infrastructure management across various cloud providers like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and more.
• Built-in tools for planning, provisioning, and managing infrastructure changes, ensuring consistency in infrastructure states.
• Support for reusable modules, enabling users to define and manage reusable components of their infrastructure.
• State management, which allows Terraform to track changes to the infrastructure and ensure that it aligns with the desired configuration.
• Cross-platform support, including Linux, macOS, and Windows, ensuring Terraform can be used in diverse environments.

To check Terraform version, run: $ terraform -v

Disclaimer: Terraform is an open-source project distributed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0. While it is reliable for most use cases, users should validate its performance and compatibility for critical applications. Ensure that all configurations and dependencies are properly set up for optimal functionality.