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Struggling with output quotes after upgrading to Terraform 1.3.7? Learn how to resolve this issue without messy fixes in your code.
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Fixing Quote Issues After Upgrading to Terraform 1.3.7: A Guide for Developers

Upgrading software can sometimes introduce unexpected issues, and this is exactly what many developers are facing when transitioning from Terraform 0.13 to the latest version, 1.3.7. A common problem is that outputs now come with quotation marks, which can lead to complications in code that relies on these outputs. In this post, we’ll explore what causes this problem and how you can fix it effectively.

Understanding the Problem

When you were using Terraform 0.13, outputs such as bucket names were free of extra quotes. For example, the following code:

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would convert directly to an output value like:

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However, after upgrading to Terraform 1.3.7, the output looks like this:

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This change can break applications that interact with these outputs, such as a Golang application designed to upload objects to an AWS S3 bucket. If your application tries to assign the output value to a bucket name, it will encounter an error because AWS bucket names cannot include quotes, resulting in an invalid bucket name error.

Solutions to the Quote Issue

Instead of modifying your application code to strip quotes (which can become cumbersome and messy), there are better solutions provided by Terraform itself. Here’s how to handle the issue smoothly:

Option 1: Use -json Command

The terraform output command is primarily designed for human readability. However, if you need output suitable for software consumption, you can use:

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This command outputs a JSON formatted description of the output value. It is ideal if you require a value of any type, adhering to proper encoding decisions, thus eliminating the quotes issue entirely.

Option 2: Use -raw Command

For a simpler approach focusing solely on string values, you can opt for the -raw flag:

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This command behaves as though you’re using the tostring function, which means it will directly provide the raw string version of the output without any extra formatting. This allows your application to use it effortlessly without the need for additional parsing.

Implementing the Solutions

Given that your existing Golang code likely expects a simple string, using the -raw option is likely the most effective fix. Update your commands wherever you retrieve output values like this:

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Change it to utilize the -raw flag, ensuring it retrieves the clean output, free of quotes. This approach is both straightforward and aligns with best practices for application development.

Conclusion

As Terraform evolves, it can introduce changes that require adjustments in how we interact with its outputs. By moving to the -raw or -json output options, you can easily bypass additional programming logic that might complicate your Golang application. With these solutions, you can effectively continue working with your infrastructure as code without disruption. Upgrade confidently, knowing you have a path forward!