Jenkins is a popular automation server that can be used for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) of Terraform code. In this blog, we will explore how to use Jenkins to automate Terraform pull requests.
Overview of Terraform Pull Requests
Pull requests are an important aspect of collaborative software development. They enable developers to suggest changes to a codebase and have them reviewed before they are merged into the main branch. Terraform pull requests are no different. Developers can make changes to Terraform code and submit pull requests for review. However, the process of reviewing Terraform pull requests can be time-consuming and error-prone. To streamline this process, we can automate it using Jenkins.
To set up Jenkins for Terraform pull request automation, you need to follow these steps:
Now that you have set up Jenkins for Terraform pull request automation, the process of reviewing pull requests becomes much simpler. Whenever a pull request is submitted, Jenkins will automatically run a Terraform plan on the code. The output of the Terraform plan will be reported to the pull request, making it easy for reviewers to see what changes will be made if the pull request is merged.
If the Terraform plan is successful, Jenkins can automatically merge the pull request. This saves time and effort for the development team and ensures that the process is consistent and error-free.
