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title = "[TRIAGE] OpenTofu state backend — local file (gitignored) vs Terraform Cloud vs Cloudflare R2?"
priority = 9
status = "todo"
ticket_type = "task"
dependencies = ["25c413"]
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<context>
This is a triage decision ticket. It must be resolved before dependent implementation tickets can proceed.
</context>

<question>
OpenTofu state backend: should the `.tfstate` file be stored locally (gitignored), in Terraform Cloud (free tier), or in Cloudflare R2 (S3-compatible backend)?
</question>

<options>
1. **Local file** — simplest, but state is lost if the machine changes and cannot be shared. Suitable for solo development.
2. **Terraform Cloud** — free tier available, remote state with locking. Requires a Terraform Cloud account.
3. **Cloudflare R2** — S3-compatible, keeps state within Cloudflare ecosystem. Requires an R2 bucket and API credentials.
</options>

<resolution>
1. Research the options above and choose the best approach for this project.
2. Set the chosen backend in `infra/terraform.tf`. Update `infra/.gitignore` if using local state. Document the decision in `infra/README.md`.
3. Mark this ticket done with a note on the chosen approach in the body or a comment.
</resolution>

<commit>
`chore(quotesdb): resolve triage — opentofu-state-backend-local-file-gitignored-vs-terraform-cl`
</commit>