Should Infrastructure as Code tools be used in all cases, and what supports this view?

Tools of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) do not necessarily need to be applied in all cases, but their use significantly increases the efficiency and reliability of infrastructure management.

Reasons to use IaC:

• Automation and repeatability: configurations are described in code, allowing for quick deployment and reproduction of environments.
• Version control: changes in infrastructure can be tracked through version control systems.
• Scalability: easier to manage a large number of resources and environments.
• Error reduction: reducing manual operations decreases the risk of human errors.

However, in some cases, such as very simple or one-time infrastructures, using IaC may be excessive and complicate the process.

Thus, the choice to use IaC depends on the project scale, infrastructure management requirements, and team resources.