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Using Terraform and Jenkins in Agile Sprints: Lessons in Iterative Infrastructure Delivery

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Title: Using Terraform and Jenkins in Agile Sprints: Lessons in Iterative Infrastructure Delivery
Authors: Ameh, Paul
Source: International Journal of Science and Research Archive. 15:1677-1679
Publisher Information: GSC Online Press, 2025.
Publication Year: 2025
Subject Terms: DevOps, Agile, Infrastructure as Code, Jenkins, Cloud Engineering, IT Project Management, Terraform, Continuous Delivery
Description: The integration of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines like Jenkins within Agile sprint frameworks has revolutionized infrastructure delivery in cloud engineering. This paper presents a fictionalized but realistic qualitative case study of three Agile teams across different industries implementing Terraform and Jenkins to manage infrastructure iteratively within sprint cycles. Key benefits include accelerated provisioning, improved reliability, and enhanced team collaboration, while challenges such as skill gaps, pipeline fragility, and state management complexity were identified. The study offers actionable lessons and best practices, demonstrating how organizations can achieve effective infrastructure delivery aligned with Agile principles. The findings underscore the importance of cultural change, continuous learning, and strategic tooling in modern IT project management.
Document Type: Article
ISSN: 2582-8185
DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2025.15.2.1656
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17173862
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17173863
Rights: CC BY
Accession Number: edsair.doi.dedup.....7b88e83d2fe323a34e23fcf53adc22e5
Database: OpenAIRE
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Abstract:The integration of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines like Jenkins within Agile sprint frameworks has revolutionized infrastructure delivery in cloud engineering. This paper presents a fictionalized but realistic qualitative case study of three Agile teams across different industries implementing Terraform and Jenkins to manage infrastructure iteratively within sprint cycles. Key benefits include accelerated provisioning, improved reliability, and enhanced team collaboration, while challenges such as skill gaps, pipeline fragility, and state management complexity were identified. The study offers actionable lessons and best practices, demonstrating how organizations can achieve effective infrastructure delivery aligned with Agile principles. The findings underscore the importance of cultural change, continuous learning, and strategic tooling in modern IT project management.
ISSN:25828185
DOI:10.30574/ijsra.2025.15.2.1656