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What role did Python scripts play in John Mosquera’s Datadog automation strategy?
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While Terraform was used to define and deploy monitors, Python scripts played a crucial role in dynamically generating Terraform variables. John implemented a system where a shared configuration file stored in Git defined monitoring parameters. Python scripts parsed this file, ensuring that any changes automatically updated Terraform variables without altering the core infrastructure code. This approach allowed seamless modifications to monitoring configurations, enhancing flexibility and maintainability. Python scripts enabled dynamic generation of Terraform variables, making Datadog monitor automation more flexible and maintainable.