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What is IaC?​

Infrastructure as Code (IaC), is an automated and standardized approach to infrastructure management that removes manual intervention and streamlines cloud deployments. StackGen redefines traditional IaC practices by introducing Generative Infrastructure from Code, which derives IaC configurations directly from application source code or other high-level inputs such as templates and designs.

How StackGen Implements IaC?​

  • Infrastructure from Code: StackGen analyzes the application code (e.g., Python or Java) and auto-generates IaC files, such as Terraform or Helm charts. This eliminates the need for developers to write infrastructure configurations manually​.
  • Security-First Design: The generated IaC adheres to pre-defined golden standards for security and compliance. This means that security policies (e.g., SOC2, HIPAA, and NIST-CSF) are embedded during the IaC creation process, ensuring compliance without additional effort​.
  • Policy-Driven Automation: StackGen integrates policies and best practices directly into IaC generation, providing built-in validation for scalability, security, and reliability. This avoids issues that might arise from post-creation scanning or manual remediation​.
  • Modularity and Portability: Developers can visually design infrastructure or use existing templates. StackGen can migrate IaC configurations across different cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Azure) while preserving compliance and security standards​.
  • Accelerated Deployment: The tool removes bottlenecks in the software development lifecycle (SDLC) by automating IaC generation. This reduces cognitive overhead for developers, allowing them to focus on coding while ensuring rapid and secure deployments​.

Unique Features from the StackGen Approach​

  • Application-Centric: It works with your existing application code and integrates infrastructure without requiring major changes to the source.
  • Standardization by Default: All configurations are consistent and policy-compliant, which reduces errors and improves maintainability.
  • Visual and Intuitive: Supports drag-and-drop infrastructure design, making it accessible even to teams with limited cloud expertise. StackGen’s approach to IaC simplifies cloud operations, reduces human error, and speeds up the path from development to production, making it a compelling choice for teams aiming to modernize their infrastructure practices.
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