How to Filter Data from Locals Based on Condition in Terraform

Learn how to effectively filter data from locals in Terraform using conditional logic and mapping techniques. This guide will walk you through a practical example to enhance dynamic resource allocation.
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How to Filter Data from Locals Based on Condition in Terraform

When working with Terraform, managing resources effectively is critical to your infrastructure's success. One common challenge developers face is managing local variable data and filtering it based on specific conditions. This post will explore how to dynamically filter data from locals in Terraform using practical examples, particularly focusing on the Azure provider.

Understanding the Problem

Imagine you have a set of local variables that map locations to their corresponding resource details, such as resource group names and log workspace names. Your goal is to dynamically populate these properties based on conditions (namely, the specified location) in your azurerm_log_analytics_workspace data block.

For this example, if you pass location value L2, you want to achieve the following:

name should be W2

resource_group_name should be R2

Breakdown of the Solution

To accomplish this task, follow these steps:

Step 1: Create Local Mapping

First, you will need to re-organize your location_mapping variable into a more suitable structure. This can be done using the following code snippet that creates a helper map for easier access.

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Step 2: Accessing the Local Variables

Now that you have your local mapping set up, you can access the specific properties based on a given location. Here's how you update your azurerm_log_analytics_workspace block accordingly:

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Explanation of the Code

Mapping with a Loop: The helper_map uses a for-loop to create a dictionary. Each location serves as the key, allowing for quick lookups.

Dynamic Property Access: By specifying local.helper_map["L2"], you can directly reference the properties needed, ensuring the correct names and resource groups are populated dynamically based on the condition defined.

Conclusion

Filtering data from locals in Terraform can significantly streamline your resource management and allocation process. Using conditional logic and mapping techniques, you can dynamically derive the necessary properties without hardcoding values, leading to better maintainability and adaptability in your Terraform configurations.

This method alleviates the need for verbose condition checks and enhances code readability and functionality. If you need further examples or have specific cases in mind, feel free to leave a comment below!

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