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Glossary

This glossary contains key terms and concepts related to the Mashin project. Use it as a quick reference when exploring Mashin's documentation and participating in community discussions.

If you encounter any additional terms that warrant inclusion, please feel free to share your suggestions.

Mashin​

An open-source infrastructure as code (IaC) engine designed to manage and provision resources across various cloud platforms, built using the Rust programming language.

Provider​

A Rust library (cdylib) that connects Mashin to external APIs, services, or platforms. Providers define resources and enable users to manage infrastructure components on their respective platforms.

Resource​

A Rust module that represents an individual infrastructure component, such as a virtual machine, storage bucket, or network. Resources are managed by providers and have a defined lifecycle (CRUD operations).

URN​

A Uniform Resource Name that uniquely identifies a resource within Mashin. URNs are used to reference resources and their states.

MashinScript​

A TypeScript-based scripting language used to write Mashin configuration files. MashinScript is used to define and configure resources, as well as specify provider settings.

State​

The state of a resource or provider represents the current configuration and status of the infrastructure component. State management in Mashin includes built-in local state storage and support for community-built state engines.

Config​

A configuration struct that defines the schema for provider or resource configuration options. These options are exposed in MashinScript, enabling users to configure providers and resources with a strongly-typed and validated schema.

Resource Lifecycle (CRUD)​

The Create, Read, Update, and Delete operations that define a resource's lifecycle. These operations are implemented in the resource code to manage the infrastructure component throughout its lifecycle.

Community​

The group of developers, DevOps professionals, and enthusiasts who contribute to the Mashin project by submitting code, sharing ideas, and collaborating on improvements.