Two approaches to implementing IaC

There are two approaches that organizations can take when implementing IaC, namely the imperative approach and the declarative approach:

Imperative IaC

This approach involves writing scripts in languages such as Azure CLI or PowerShell. In this approach, we explicitly define the commands and steps needed to achieve the desired outcome. With imperative deployments, we have control over the sequence of dependencies, error handling, and updates to resources. While this approach offers flexibility and fine-grained control, it requires more manual management and can be prone to human error.

Declarative IaC

This approach involves writing a definition that describes the desired state of an environment. Instead of specifying the steps to achieve the desired outcome, you can...