Azure Bicep is a domain-specific language (DSL) that simplifies ARM templates. If you’re used to Terraform or ARM JSON, Bicep offers a cleaner, more concise syntax — tailor-made for Azure.

Why Bicep?

  • Native to Azure
  • Simplified syntax
  • No state files (unlike Terraform)
  • Excellent tooling in VS Code

Install Bicep CLI

az bicep install

Verify installation:
az bicep version

🏗️ Sample Bicep Template:
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resource storageAccount 'Microsoft.Storage/storageAccounts@2022-09-01' = {
  name: 'kasdevstorage${uniqueString(resourceGroup().id)}'
  location: resourceGroup().location
  sku: {
    name: 'Standard_LRS'
  }
  kind: 'StorageV2'
}

📦 Deploy using Azure CLI:
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az deployment group create \
  --resource-group kasdevtech-rg \
  --template-file main.bicep

Next Steps

Use modules to reuse code Integrate Bicep in DevOps pipelines Combine with Azure Policy for compliance

📘 Stay tuned for more Azure IaC tips and deep dives into Bicep modules, loops, and conditions!