Terraform GUIs offer a visual interface to enhance the management of infrastructure as code, addressing the limitations of Terraform's CLI-centric approach. These tools improve collaboration, visibility, and workflow automation, making it easier for teams to manage configurations, monitor changes, and enforce policies without deep CLI expertise. Leading solutions like Spacelift, Terraform Cloud, and Gaia provide various features tailored to different team needs and automation requirements.

The article critiques the DevOps movement, arguing that it has led to more complications and inefficiencies in software development rather than the intended improvements. It suggests that the emphasis on speed and automation often undermines quality and collaboration within teams. The author calls for a reevaluation of DevOps practices to prioritize sustainable development over rapid delivery.