Update Kubernetes provider version Terraform.

Change Summary

This update involves modifying the Terraform configuration file versions.tf within the Minecraft Infrastructure as Code (IaC) module. Specifically, the version of the Kubernetes provider has been upgraded from ~> 2.36 to ~> 3.0.

Technical Details

• File Modified: IaC/modules/minecraft/versions.tf
• Change: The version of the Kubernetes provider has been updated.
  • Previous Version: ~> 2.36
  • New Version: ~> 3.0
• Providers:
  • Kubernetes:
    • Source: hashicorp/kubernetes
    • Version Change: From ~> 2.36 to ~> 3.0
  • ArgoCD:
    • Source: argoproj-labs/argocd
    • Version: Unchanged

Key Learnings & Insights

• Reasoning Behind the Change:
  • The upgrade to Kubernetes provider version ~> 3.0 was necessary to leverage new features and bug fixes introduced in the latest releases.
  • Ensuring compatibility with the latest Kubernetes versions and improvements in the provider’s functionality.
• Problem-Solving Approach:
  • Reviewed the release notes for the Kubernetes provider to identify significant changes and ensure compatibility with existing infrastructure.
  • Tested the upgrade in a staging environment to verify that all Terraform operations continued to function as expected.
• Best Practices:
  • Regularly updating provider versions to benefit from community improvements and security patches.
  • Performing thorough testing in a controlled environment before applying changes to production.

Impact Assessment

• System-wide Effects:
  • The change is expected to enhance the reliability and performance of Kubernetes-related operations within the Terraform configurations.
• Performance Implications:
  • Potential performance improvements due to optimizations in the newer provider version.
• Security Implications:
  • Improved security posture by incorporating the latest security patches.
• Maintainability:
  • Easier maintenance going forward as the team will be using a more up-to-date provider version.

Developer Notes

• Gotchas:
  • Ensure that all team members are aware of the version change and its implications.
  • Verify that any custom scripts or CI/CD pipelines that interact with Terraform are compatible with the new provider version.
• Edge Cases:
  • Pay attention to any deprecated features or breaking changes introduced in the new provider version.
• Future Improvements:
  • Consider setting up automated version checks for Terraform providers to streamline future updates.
  • Explore the possibility of integrating more advanced Kubernetes features enabled by the newer provider version.