#3SOURCEDEVELOP
Configuration as Code
Version-controlled configuration
Easy
Overview
All configuration stored in version control. Infrastructure as code, app config, and deployment definitions.
Why It Matters
No snowflake servers. Every config change is tracked, reviewable, and reproducible.
The Risk
Manual configuration creates snowflake servers - unique, fragile, and impossible to reproduce. When a server fails, you're guessing at how it was configured. Configuration drift leads to environment-specific bugs.
Implementation Components
A complete implementation of this capability includes:
- All configuration stored in version control
- Declarative configuration formats (YAML, HCL, etc.)
- Configuration changes reviewed via pull requests
- Automated application of configuration
- No manual changes to production systems
- Configuration templates with environment-specific variables
Implementation Pattern
- 1Store config in git
- 2Use declarative formats
- 3Review config changes like code
- 4Automate config application
Tool Examples
These are examples, not endorsements. Choose what fits your context.
Dependencies
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