Update Terraform Kubernetes provider version.

Change Summary

This change involves updating the version of the kubernetes provider across multiple Terraform configuration files within various modules. The version has been updated from ~> 2.36 to ~> 3.0.

Technical Details

• Files Modified:
  • IaC/modules/*/init.tf (where * represents various module names such as argocd, cert-manager, cloudflare-tunnel, etc.)
• Change Implemented:
  • Updated the kubernetes provider version from ~> 2.36 to ~> 3.0 in the required_providers block.
• Providers Affected:
  • hashicorp/kubernetes

Key Learnings & Insights

• Reasoning Behind the Change:
  • The update to version 3.0 of the kubernetes provider likely includes bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features that are beneficial for the infrastructure management.
• Problem-Solving Approach:
  • A systematic approach was taken to update the provider version across all relevant modules to ensure consistency and take full advantage of the new provider capabilities.
• Best Practices:
  • Regularly updating dependencies to their latest versions helps in leveraging new features and security patches, thereby maintaining a healthy and secure codebase.

Impact Assessment

• System-wide Effects:
  • This change ensures that all modules utilizing the kubernetes provider are now aligned with the latest version, potentially leading to improved performance and stability.
• Performance Implications:
  • The new version may include optimizations that could enhance the overall performance of Kubernetes-related operations within the Terraform configurations.
• Security Considerations:
  • Updating to the latest provider version often includes critical security patches, reducing the attack surface of the infrastructure.
• Breaking Changes:
  • It is essential to review the release notes of the kubernetes provider version 3.0 to identify any breaking changes that might require additional modifications in the Terraform configurations.

Developer Notes

• Gotchas:
  • Ensure that all dependent components and scripts are compatible with the new provider version.
• Edge Cases:
  • Thoroughly test the infrastructure deployment to catch any unforeseen issues introduced by the provider update.
• Future Improvements:
  • Consider implementing a version management strategy for Terraform providers to streamline future updates and reduce manual effort.