Terraform Null Resource – What It is & How to Use It

In this blog post, the null_resource type in Terraform is examined, highlighting its purpose and distinguishing characteristics from other resources within the framework. The concept of triggers in null_resources is explored, with examples provided for local and remote provisioners. Additionally, a novel resource type called terraform_data is introduced as an alternative to null_resource. The post also discusses how Spacelift can be used to manage Terraform infrastructure more effectively.