HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL) has been identified as the fastest-growing programming language on GitHub, highlighting the increasing significance of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in modern DevOps practices. HashiCorp, a leader in IaC automation for cloud computing, uses HCL in tools like Terraform and Vault, making infrastructure management more accessible and efficient across multi-cloud and on-premises environments. The growth of HCL underscores the ongoing challenge of integrating infrastructure, operations, and development teams, a primary goal of DevOps. The text explores how GitHub and HashiCorp can streamline workflows and improve consistency across CI/CD pipelines by introducing practices such as storing infrastructure code in repositories, fostering collaboration through pull requests, and automating quality reviews. The document also discusses the benefits of policy as code for compliance and security, illustrating how these approaches can transform traditional operations into more agile and secure processes. Examples include using GitHub Actions to automate Terraform processes, ensuring changes are reviewed and approved before deployment, and leveraging AI for compliance testing. The text advocates for a more integrated and automated approach to infrastructure management, suggesting significant time and cost savings, ultimately adding business value and enhancing productivity.