This code is a conditional expression (a ternary operator) written...

September 2, 2025 at 05:05 PM

public_network_access_enabled = (length(var.whitelist_ip_ranges) > 0 || length(var.virtual_network_subnet_ids) > 0 || var.private_endpoint_details == null) && var.explicit_deny_public_access == false ? true : false

This code is a conditional expression (a ternary operator) written in a language like Terraform. It evaluates a series of conditions and assigns a boolean value (true or false) to the variable public_network_access_enabled based on the results of those conditions.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of what this code does:

  1. Core Conditions:

    • length(var.whitelist_ip_ranges) > 0: Checks if the variable var.whitelist_ip_ranges (likely a list) is not empty. A non-zero length means there are IP ranges in the whitelist.
    • length(var.virtual_network_subnet_ids) > 0: Checks if the variable var.virtual_network_subnet_ids (likely another list) is not empty. A non-zero length means there are values for virtual network subnet IDs.
    • var.private_endpoint_details == null: Checks if the variable var.private_endpoint_details is null (e.g., no private endpoints are specified).
    • var.explicit_deny_public_access == false: Ensures that public access has not been explicitly denied (this value must be false).
  2. Logical Combination:

    • (length(var.whitelist_ip_ranges) > 0 || length(var.virtual_network_subnet_ids) > 0 || var.private_endpoint_details == null): Evaluates whether at least one of the following is true:
      • There are IP ranges in whitelist_ip_ranges.
      • There are virtual network subnet IDs.
      • There is no private endpoint specified.
    • This result is combined with the second condition (&& var.explicit_deny_public_access == false), so public network access is only allowed if this overall condition is true and public access has not been explicitly denied.
  3. Ternary Operation:

    • If the entire condition described above evaluates to true, then the value of public_network_access_enabled is set to true.
    • Otherwise, it is set to false.

Summary:

The code enables or disables public_network_access_enabled based on a combination of conditions:

  • It enables public network access (true) if:
    • Whitelisted IP ranges exist, OR
    • Virtual network subnet IDs exist, OR
    • There is no private endpoint defined, AND public access has not been explicitly denied.
  • Otherwise, it sets public_network_access_enabled to false.
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