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Build a Terraform provider for your side project's API
Writing a Terraform provider for a side project's API is simpler than expected, especially if the API has CRUD endpoints. The article uses the open-source SMTPfast provider as a reference, showing how to turn a product into a Terraform resource. It recommends using the Terraform Plugin Framework over the older SDKv2 for a strongly typed, less magical experience.
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The article demystifies Terraform provider development, making it accessible for small projects, but glosses over the maintenance burden of keeping the provider in sync with API changes.
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