Many Terraform issues do not come from syntax.
They come from misunderstanding responsibility.
Arguments and attributes look similar in code, but they represent opposite roles in Terraform’s model. One expresses intent. The other reflects reality.
When that boundary blurs, dependency graphs weaken quietly. Plans become confusing. Changes feel unpredictable.
This lesson focuses on how Terraform reasons about value flow and identity, not how to write code.
Watch the video below to understand why this distinction matters.