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Terraform + Terragrunt + YAML: A Scalable Databricks Infrastructure Pattern
A developer details a Terraform layout for multi-workspace Databricks on AWS, using Terragrunt and YAML-driven modules to avoid copy-paste sprawl. Humans edit YAML only, with environment prefixes injected automatically to prevent cross-environment collisions. The approach enforces GitOps via Atlantis and highlights two ordering gotchas that can break plans.
Meridian48 take
The YAML-driven, env-prefix pattern is a practical anti-sprawl tactic, but the reliance on Terragrunt and Atlantis adds complexity that may not suit smaller teams.
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[Databricks on AWS #6] How We Structure the Terraform: Terragrunt, YAML-Driven Modules, and Atlantis GitOps →
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