Ansible troubleshooting — Error fqcn

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Using Fully-Qualified Collection Names (FQCN) in Ansible Content

In the world of automation and orchestration, Ansible has established itself as a popular choice for managing IT infrastructure and application deployments. Ansible allows you to create powerful automation scripts, or playbooks, to streamline tasks and manage resources efficiently. However, as with any coding or scripting language, adhering to best practices is essential for maintaining code quality and avoiding potential pitfalls. This article focuses on a specific Ansible linting rule called “fqcn,” which checks for fully qualified collection names (FQCN) in Ansible content.

What Is FQCN?

A Fully-Qualified Collection Name, or FQCN for short, is a way to specify the full namespace for an Ansible module or action. It serves the purpose of eliminating ambiguity and ensuring that the correct code from the correct collection is executed. In the context of Ansible, collections refer to reusable packages of playbooks, roles, modules, and other components that help streamline automation tasks.