Is creating Docker, Terraform, or Kubernetes configurations still a hassle for you?

I really dislike writing YAML. I typically rely on templates from docs to save time. Lately, I've been feeding those templates to Claude for even easier config generation.

I've been having a great time with Copilot lately for generating configs. If it creates something I don't like, I can just update it by adding instructions in my Copilot instructions file. I usually use it to gradually build my Terraform files—like when I need to add input variables—just make sure to review and tweak them as I go.

I've always templated my configurations using tools like Kustomize and Helm. Ansible is also great for loading a blank Kubernetes manifest and customizing it easily. Once you know your requirements, it’s a smooth process.

For me, I prefer writing everything from scratch unless I have something similar already. I don't use AI tools since I think I can do better on my own. I have a pretty straightforward method that works for me.

Most of the time, I haven’t had problems with generating Kubernetes YAML using AI tools. They tend to work well for vanilla Kubernetes or common setups. If there are any unusual tools or configurations, I've found that as long as the service has access to search, it usually doesn’t struggle. I never write specs from scratch; I just use "kubectl explain" to help with the tricky parts. With tools like Krew plugins and IDE auto-completion, I think we’ve got what we need for most scenarios.