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  • In modern TF (>1.7), required_providers should use the object form and include the source. Omitting the source makes TF assume hashicorp/<name> for backward-compatibility, but it's recommended to specify it explicitly. 
  • The string shortcut (aws = "~> 5.81.0") is the pre-0.13 style. Today, the docs show the object form (aws = { source = "..."; version = "..." }) and call out the older style as legacy. 

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This PR updates the Terraform required_providers syntax in a blog post, converting two AWS provider declarations from shorthand string format to full provider objects with explicit source specifications. The changes demonstrate updated provider configuration best practices without altering functional behavior.

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Rewrites two Terraform required_providers entries from shorthand strings to full provider objects, adding explicit source = "hashicorp/aws" specifications alongside version constraints

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107-110: Child module provider syntax update is correct and consistent with guidance.

The conversion to explicit object form with source specification is accurate for modern Terraform (1.7+). The ">= 5.0.0" minimum version constraint appropriately aligns with the child module philosophy described in the preceding text—allowing consuming root modules flexibility to choose newer versions.


132-135: Root module provider syntax update is correct and consistent with guidance.

The object form with explicit source specification and pessimistic constraint "~> 5.81.0" correctly reflects the root module best practice described in the section. This ensures patch-level updates while preventing unexpected minor/major version surprises, as intended by your guidance.

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Small comment!

author: Veronika Gnilitska
slug: ultimate-terraform-versioning-guide
date: 2025-09-15
# date_modified: 2025-xx-xx Be sure to use this if you've updated the post as this helps with SEO and index freshness
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We should use this! Helps with SEO indexing, as they like to see updated content
# date_modified: 2025-xx-xx Be sure to use this if you've updated the post as this helps with SEO and index freshness

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Great follow up -- Thanks @gberenice 💯 :shipit: !!

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This looks good to me!

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