Question 1

Is Segment Stack still maintained in 2024?

Accepted Answer

No, the README warns it's unmaintained, with last active development around 2016. It lacks support for recent AWS services and Terraform updates, so treat it as a historical reference only.

Question 2

How do I add a new service with Segment Stack?

Accepted Answer

Define a service module in Terraform specifying the Docker image and port, then run 'terraform plan' and 'apply'. This provisions an ELB, ECS service, and Route53 entry, making it accessible at <service-name>.stack.local.

Question 3

Segment Stack vs. Terraform's official AWS modules: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Segment Stack offers an opinionated full-stack setup, while Terraform's AWS modules are modular and actively updated. For new projects, Terraform's modules are safer due to better compatibility, but Segment Stack can inspire design patterns.

Question 4

What logging tools does Segment Stack use?

Accepted Answer

It uses ecs-logs to stream Docker container logs to CloudWatch, but ecs-logs is also unmaintained. You may need to replace it with alternatives like Fluentd or AWS FireLens for ongoing support.

Question 5

Can I use Segment Stack with Kubernetes instead of ECS?

Accepted Answer

No, it's specifically designed for AWS ECS and doesn't support Kubernetes. For Kubernetes on AWS, consider tools like Terraform EKS modules or eksctl instead.

Question 6

How to customize the AMI in Segment Stack?

Accepted Answer

Modify the Packer scripts in the ./packer directory and run 'make amis' to build new AMIs. This requires Packer knowledge and self-maintenance since the project is abandoned.

Question 7

What are alternatives to Segment Stack for AWS infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

Consider Terraform's community or HashiCorp-maintained AWS modules, AWS CloudFormation with ECS blueprints, or AWS Copilot for a managed experience. These are actively developed and support modern features like Fargate.

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