Build Terraform Modules That Your Team Will Actually Reuse

Many organizations struggle with Terraform module adoption, experiencing challenges such as:

• Version fragmentation: Different projects/teams end up on different versions.
• Breaking changes: Teams can’t upgrade without risking errors during or post-deployment.
• Shadow modules: Teams write their own when modules don’t fit their needs.

This guide shows how two software engineering principles can transform Terraform modules into components teams actually want to use.

From Monolithic to Modular: 2 Patterns

Starting Point: What Most Teams…