Description: The template format version in AWS CloudFormation refers to the specification that defines how the template files used to create and manage cloud resources are structured and organized. This version is crucial as it ensures that the templates are correctly interpreted by the CloudFormation service, allowing users to declaratively define the infrastructure they wish to implement. Each format version may introduce new features, performance improvements, or changes in syntax, enabling developers and solution architects to leverage the latest capabilities of the platform. The template format version is specified at the beginning of the template file and indicates compatibility with certain features. This ensures that templates are consistent and that resources are created according to the desired specifications, minimizing errors and facilitating infrastructure management as code.
