Description: A resource stack is a collection of resources that are managed as a single unit in cloud infrastructure management systems, such as AWS CloudFormation. This allows users to define and provision multiple resources, such as virtual machine instances, databases, and security groups, using a single template file. Resource stacks are fundamental to infrastructure as code (IaC), as they facilitate automation and consistent, repeatable management of infrastructure. Each stack can be created, updated, or deleted independently, providing flexibility and control over deployed resources. Additionally, cloud infrastructure management systems allow for nested stacks, where one stack can contain other stacks, helping to organize and modularize infrastructure. This is especially useful in complex environments where efficient management of multiple interdependent resources is required. The ability to version templates and make incremental changes to stacks also contributes to better lifecycle management of infrastructure, enabling development and operations teams to work more agilely and collaboratively.
