The terraform init command is required before using a new backend or integrating with HCP Terraform/Terraform Cloud.
terraform init initializes the working directory and sets up the backend, downloading necessary provider plugins and modules.
If the backend configuration changes, Terraform willrequirere-initialization to apply those changes.
Without running terraform init, Terraform willfailto use a new backend or remote Terraform Cloud workspace.
Official Terraform Documentation Reference:
terraform init - HashiCorp Documentation
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