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# [Day 5: Best Practices for Managing Terraform State Files](https://collinskimani.hashnode.dev/day-5-best-practices-for-managing-terraform-state-files?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

On day 4, we deployed a robust web application using Auto Scaling Groups and a Load Balancer. Today, we look at state files in Terraform. What are state files? Whenever you plan or apply your Terrafor

Mar 28 · 5 min read · collinskimani.hashnode.dev  
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