PyInfra: Infrastructure Deserves Real Code in Python, Not YAML Soup
4 days ago
- #Python
- #DevOps
- #Infrastructure
- PyInfra is a library, not just a CLI, and can be embedded in frameworks like Django and FastAPI.
- It uses standard Python, allowing integration with tools like Terraform and implementing deploy freezes.
- PyInfra is up to 10x faster than Ansible due to SSH multiplexing and parallel execution.
- Simplifies package installation with fewer lines of code compared to Ansible's YAML.
- Uses Python's native features like ternary expressions and for loops instead of complex YAML syntax.
- Offers better debugging with clear error messages and supports pytest for testing.
- Provides full IDE support with autocomplete and refactoring, unlike Ansible's YAML.
- Encourages code reuse by importing modules instead of copying roles from Galaxy.
- Reduces code by 70% and is easier for junior developers familiar with Python.
- Has zero target dependencies and integrates with Terraform and Docker.
- Suitable for server provisioning, deployment, configuration, and container management.
- MIT licensed, production-ready with stable APIs and active maintenance.