The terraform state command in Terraform is primarily used to interact with and inspect the state file. It allows users to view the current state of resources managed by Terraform, making it possible to see how Terraform perceives the infrastructure at any given point. While it is possible to modify and refresh state through other commands (such as terraform refresh and terraform state push), the main purpose of terraform state is for viewing, listing, and inspecting the state file.
Want to join our community?
Please log in or signup in order to use this feature
The terraform state command in Terraform is primarily used to interact with and inspect the state file. It allows users to view the current state of resources managed by Terraform, making it possible to see how Terraform perceives the infrastructure at any given point. While it is possible to modify and refresh state through other commands (such as terraform refresh and terraform state push), the main purpose of terraform state is for viewing, listing, and inspecting the state file.