Terraform fmt for formatting - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

Recall & Review

beginner

What is the purpose of the terraform fmt command?

The terraform fmt command formats Terraform configuration files to a standard style, making them easier to read and maintain.

beginner

Which files does terraform fmt format by default?

By default, terraform fmt formats all .tf files in the current directory.

intermediate

How can you check what changes terraform fmt would make without applying them?

Use the -check option with terraform fmt to see if files need formatting without changing them.

intermediate

What does the -recursive flag do in terraform fmt?

The -recursive flag tells terraform fmt to format files in the current directory and all subdirectories recursively.

beginner

Why is consistent formatting important in Terraform projects?

Consistent formatting helps teams read and understand code easily, reduces errors, and improves collaboration.

What does terraform fmt do?

A Deploys infrastructure

B Validates Terraform configuration

C Formats Terraform files to a standard style

D Destroys Terraform-managed infrastructure

terraform fmt formats Terraform files to improve readability.

Which file extension does terraform fmt target by default?

A .tf

B .json

C .txt

D .yaml

terraform fmt formats files ending with .tf.

How do you make terraform fmt check formatting without changing files?

A -write=false

B -check

C -validate

D -plan

The -check flag checks formatting without modifying files.

What does the -recursive flag do?

A Formats files in parent directory

B Formats files in the current directory only

C Formats only the current file

D Formats files in current and all subdirectories

The -recursive flag formats files in all subdirectories.

Why should teams use terraform fmt regularly?

A To keep code consistent and readable

B To increase file size

C To deploy faster

D To encrypt files

Regular formatting keeps code consistent and easier to understand.

Explain what terraform fmt does and why it is useful.

Think about how clean and consistent code helps when working with others.

Describe how to use terraform fmt to check formatting in all subdirectories without changing files.

Combine two flags to check all files deeply without applying changes.