Effective version control forms the backbone of Architecture as Code implementations. Applying the same practices as software development to infrastructure definitions delivers traceability, collaboration opportunities, and quality control.
The diagram illustrates the typical flow from a Git repository through branching strategy and code review to final deployment, ensuring controlled and traceable infrastructure development.
Git is the standard for version control of Architecture as Code assets and enables distributed collaboration between team members. Each change is documented with commit messages that describe what was modified and why, creating a complete history of infrastructure evolution.
Primary topics explored
- Git-based workflow for infrastructure
- Code organisation and module structure
- Mono-repo versus multi-repo topology
- Branching strategy
- Transparency through version control
- Summary
About Architecture as Code
Infrastructure as Code represents a fundamental change in how we manage and develop IT infrastructure. This book provides organisations with practical guidance for implementing IaC principles whilst fulfilling local compliance requirements and optimising costs.
The book covers everything from fundamental principles and tools to advanced implementation strategies, security aspects, and organisational changes required for successful IaC adoption.
IT architects, DevOps teams, developers, and decision-makers within organisations.
Gunnar Nordqvist
Conceived, directed and published the books of The Transformed Architecture.
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Chapter 3: Version Control and Code Structure in Architecture as Code gives the detailed explanations, practical examples and implementation patterns behind this summary.
This whitepaper belongs to “Foundations” and is one of 38 drawn from the manuscript.