Parasar Kodati

Adoption of generative AI tools and large language models (LLMs) since OpenAI introduced its ChatGPT chatbot in late November 2022 has only accelerated, reaching deep into organizations of all shapes, sizes, and sectors, and software developers have not been immune to the siren call.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) helps DevOps, ITOps and other engineers manage data, applications and infrastructure in dynamic IT environments with increasing scale, complexity and diversity. With a GitOps-driven workflow, engineers can bring much-needed standardization, security and operational consistency across diverse environments. While there are many compelling reasons to embrace IaC, one innovation tips the scales in its favor: generative artificial intelligence (AI).

Before we get going, a disclaimer: I love React but sometimes, I really don’t need it. Many of my recent projects have been built using Astro (which by default ships zero JavaScript to the client — superb for fast, lightweight and performant content websites). But on occasion, I have needed a little bit of client-side JavaScript to enable interactivity. At this point, I’ve found myself struggling to decide between regular Vanilla JavaScript or React.