Add comprehensive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools guide for 2025 #15138
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- Create detailed comparison of 19+ infrastructure as code tools - Position Pulumi as #1 choice with modern programming languages approach - Include comparison tables for multi-cloud vs single-cloud tools - Add enterprise features comparison and learning curve analysis - Comprehensive FAQ section addressing common IaC tool questions - Cover security scanning tools (Checkov, KICS, Terrascan, etc.) - Strategic positioning against Terraform, OpenTofu, AWS CDK, and others - Link to /what-is/what-is-infrastructure-as-code/ for foundational content
- Remove missing meta_image reference that caused build failure - Update author from pulumi-team to asaf-ashirov
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- Add blank lines around more lists in key features sections - Reduce linting errors from 60 to approximately 45 - Content is functional, remaining issues are spacing-only
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- Add blank lines after headings in FAQ and choosing sections - Add blank lines around key feature lists - Add blank lines before code examples - Continue reducing linting errors systematically
- Add blank lines around more key features lists - Add blank lines before more code examples - Systematically addressing linting errors to get build passing
- Fix CloudFormation code block spacing - Set draft: false to publish the comprehensive guide - Remaining minor spacing issues can be addressed in follow-up - Content is complete and functional
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…bolding - Add anchor links from tool overview lists to detailed sections for better navigation - Link Terraform mention to /terraform/ page - Link OpenTofu compatibility text to comparison page at /docs/iac/concepts/vs/terraform/opentofu/ - Remove excessive bolding from section labels (License, Best For, Key Features, etc.) - Remove unnecessary bolding from FAQ answers and tool descriptions - Remove comparison tables and prescriptive "choosing" sections to focus on comprehensive tool information - Maintain clean, professional formatting for technical reference use
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- Enhanced Terraform positioning to emphasize BSL licensing (not open source) and HCL limitations - Strengthened OpenTofu comparison to highlight retained DSL constraints vs real programming languages - Corrected Pulumi branding to use 'Pulumi IaC' for product references consistently - Updated FAQ section to align with established positioning in comparison articles - Added technical details about testing capabilities and IDE support differences - Strengthened messaging around programming languages vs proprietary DSL advantages
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Co-authored-by: Eric Rudder <[email protected]>
Co-authored-by: Eric Rudder <[email protected]> Co-authored-by: isaac-pulumi <[email protected]>
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- Convert to rank-ordered list (1-10) with Pulumi as #1 per Isaac feedback - Reorganize sections to flow sequentially 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 - Remove lesser-known vendors (Atlantis, Vagrant, Docker Compose) per Eric feedback - Strengthen competitive positioning vs Terraform (highlight BSL licensing) - Add HashiCorp Sentinel to security tools list - Reorder benefits list to improve flow (move drift to middle) - Split Azure ARM and Bicep into separate sections per Isaac feedback - Add prominent Pulumi call-to-action after section 1 instead of buried at end - Update section headings to use "Key Features" consistently - Add Pulumi ESC and Pulumi Insights sections per Eric request
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| 1. **[Pulumi IaC](#pulumi)** - Modern IaC with general-purpose programming languages |
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I think we want to simply say "Pulumi" for SEO purposes (not Pulumi IaC) IMO.
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Anchor text is broken (link doesn't skip correctly to the Pulumi heading below
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I thought we've transitioned to referring to Pulumi IaC as the product since we updated the Terraform vs Pulumi page: #14817; we've since merged it and have this on the live site: https://www.pulumi.com/docs/iac/concepts/vs/terraform/
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- Bold lead-in text for better readability (Accelerates Deployment Velocity, etc.) - Fix line rendering issue with License/Best For sections - Style Key Features as h3 header for improved readability - Update publication date to June 26, 2025 - Add meta image for social sharing 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <[email protected]>
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Summary
Comprehensive guide to the most effective Infrastructure as Code tools for 2025, providing balanced, educational coverage of the IaC landscape while naturally positioning Pulumi as the optimal choice for programming-oriented teams.
Article Purpose & Goals
This comprehensive guide serves multiple strategic objectives:
Evolution & Refinement Process
Based on commit history analysis, this article has undergone significant strategic refinement:
Initial Development (Dec 2024)
Strategic Messaging Refinements (Multiple iterations)
Content Structure Optimization
Technical Accuracy & Credibility
Latest Enhancement (Current)
Content Structure
Strategic Messaging Framework
Test Plan
This guide positions Pulumi as the natural choice for development-focused teams while maintaining credibility through balanced, educational coverage of the entire IaC landscape.