Definition:

Types of nodes:

  • Resource Node: retangle
    • A single resource.
    • If you have the countmetaparameter set, then there will be one resource node for each count.
    • The configuration, diff, state, etc. of the resource under change is attached to this node.
  • Provider Configuration Node: Diamond shape
    • Represents the time to fully configure a provider
    • This is when the provider configuration block is given to a provider, such as AWS security credentials.
  • Resource Meta-Node: Oval
    • Represents a group of resources, but does not represent any action on its own.
    • This node is only present for resources that have a count parameter greater than 1.