What is Everything as Code?

Everything as Code (EaC) is a software development and DevOps approach that uses code to define and manage IT resources, encompassing applications like Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (Config as Code). This methodology offers advantages such as improved consistency, scalability, portability, and auditability by capturing resources in a standardized, version-controlled framework. While popular frameworks like Terraform and Octopus Deploy facilitate the application of EaC, the strategy's implementation varies across different IT segments, including environments, data analytics, DevOps pipelines, and security. Although EaC can enhance efficiency and reliability, organizations must carefully evaluate the opportunity costs and potential benefits of transitioning their systems to this approach, ensuring they focus on areas where EaC provides the most value.