chore: added terraform version 1.6 to ci

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• chore: added terraform version 1.6 to ci

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The changes proposed in this patch are straightforward and aim to update the Terraform versions used in the CI/CD pipelines. Here are some suggestions and observations:

1. ci.yaml Update:

   • The addition of "1.6" to the Terraform version matrix is appropriate. This ensures that the CI pipeline tests against the newly added version.
   • Suggestion: It might be beneficial to add a comment above the tf-version matrix explaining the rationale for including specific versions, especially if there's a policy on how many versions back you support or test against. This can improve maintainability for future updates.

2. tfsec.yaml Update:

   • Changing the terraform_version to latest ensures that the security scanning job (tfsec) always uses the most recent Terraform version. This is a good practice for staying up-to-date with the latest features and security patches.
   • Observation: While using latest can be advantageous for catching issues with new versions early, it might also introduce unpredictability into your CI pipeline. If a new Terraform version introduces breaking changes or has bugs, it could potentially fail your CI checks unexpectedly.
   • Suggestion: Consider pinning the terraform_version to a specific version for the tfsec job or having a separate job that runs with latest. This way, you can ensure stability while also being alerted to potential issues with new versions.

3. General:

   • Ensure that all team members are aware of the version update and its implications, especially if there are known issues or breaking changes in Terraform 1.6 that could affect your infrastructure code.
   • Suggestion: It might be worth reviewing the Terraform 1.6 release notes as a team to identify any new features or changes that could be leveraged or require action.

4. Documentation:

   • If there are any documentation or README files that reference supported Terraform versions, those should be updated accordingly to reflect the addition of 1.6.

Overall, the patch is clear and addresses the intended updates well. The suggestions provided aim to enhance maintainability and stability of the CI/CD pipelines.

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The proposed changes in the pull request aim to update the Terraform version used in the CI/CD pipelines by modifying the .github/workflows/ci.yaml and .github/workflows/tfsec.yaml files. Here are some suggestions and issues flagged by file:

.github/workflows/ci.yaml

• Enhancement: The addition of Terraform version "1.6" to the testing matrix is a good move for ensuring compatibility with newer versions. However, it's also essential to consider if any deprecated features in version 1.6 could affect your infrastructure code. It might be beneficial to include a step for deprecation warnings or checks.

matrix:
  tf-version: ["1.0", "1.1", "1.2", "1.3", "1.4", "1.5", "1.6", "latest"]

.github/workflows/tfsec.yaml

• Issue: Changing the terraform_version to latest could introduce unpredictability in your CI pipeline. While it ensures that you're always using the most recent version, it also means that new versions could introduce breaking changes or new behaviours that might not be immediately compatible with your codebase.

• Suggestion: Instead of using latest, specify the exact version you intend to use, or consider using a version constraint that allows for automatic updates within a minor version. For example, specifying "1.6.x" would automatically use the latest patch version within the "1.6" minor version, providing a balance between staying up-to-date and maintaining stability.

with:
  terraform_version: 1.6.x

General Note

• Ensure that all team members are aware of the Terraform version update and its implications. It might be necessary to update local development environments to match the CI/CD pipeline settings to avoid "it works on my machine" scenarios.

• Consider adding a step in both workflows to output the Terraform version being used (terraform version). This can aid in debugging if there are any issues related to version discrepancies.

Overall, the changes are a step in the right direction for keeping the infrastructure codebase up-to-date with the latest Terraform versions. However, careful consideration should be given to version management to ensure the stability and predictability of your CI/CD pipelines.

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Review of PR: chore: added terraform version 1.6 to ci

.github/workflows/ci.yaml

• Line 29: The addition of "1.6" to the tf-version matrix is correctly implemented. This ensures that the CI process tests against Terraform version 1.6 as well. No issues here.

.github/workflows/tfsec.yaml

• Lines 37-39: Changing terraform_version to latest is a significant change. This ensures that the workflow always uses the latest version of Terraform for the tfsec checks. This is a good practice for staying up-to-date with Terraform features and security patches, but it might introduce unpredictability in the CI process due to potential incompatibilities with new versions. Consider if this aligns with the project's versioning strategy.
• Line 41: The addition of terraform version command is a good practice for logging the exact version of Terraform being used in the CI logs. This can be helpful for debugging purposes.

Summary

The PR is well-formed with clear intentions. The update to include Terraform 1.6 in the CI matrix is straightforward and beneficial for ensuring compatibility. The change to use the latest version of Terraform in the tfsec workflow introduces a level of future-proofing but warrants a note of caution regarding potential incompatibilities with untested versions. Ensure this aligns with the project's strategy for handling version updates.

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.github/workflows/ci.yaml

Enhancements:

• The addition of Terraform version "1.6" to the testing matrix is a good update, ensuring compatibility with the latest versions.

Suggestions:

• Consider adding a comment above the tf-version matrix to explain the rationale for including specific versions, especially if there's a policy on how many versions back you support. This can help future maintainers understand the versioning strategy.

Example:

# Test against a range of Terraform versions to ensure compatibility.
tf-version: ["1.0", "1.1", "1.2", "1.3", "1.4", "1.5", "1.6", "latest"]

.github/workflows/tfsec.yaml

Enhancements:

• Updating the terraform_version to latest in the Setup Terraform step is a proactive approach to always test against the newest version. This can help in identifying potential issues with new Terraform releases early.

Suggestions:

• While using latest ensures the most recent version is always used, it might introduce unpredictability in your CI process. Consider pinning to a specific version or adding a scheduled workflow to test against latest while keeping the main CI on a stable version.
• After the terraform version command, it might be beneficial to add a comment explaining its purpose, such as verifying the installed version for debugging purposes.

Example:

- name: Setup Terraform
  uses: hashicorp/setup-terraform@v3
  with:
    terraform_version: latest # Consider pinning to a specific version for stability
- name: Example Remote Validate
  run: |
    cd examples/remote
    terraform version # Verify the installed Terraform version
    terraform init -backend=false -upgrade -reconfigure
    terraform validate

Overall, the changes are positive, aiming to keep the CI workflows up-to-date with the latest Terraform versions. Just a few considerations regarding the use of latest and documenting the versioning strategy could further improve the approach.

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