What does the command 'terraform workspace show' do?

The command 'terraform workspace show' is used to display the name of the current workspace that you are operating in within your Terraform configuration. Terraform workspaces provide a way to manage different states for your infrastructure, allowing you to segregate environments – for instance, separating production and development environments or different stages of deployment.

When you execute 'terraform workspace show,' it retrieves and outputs the name of the workspace you are currently in, making it easier to understand your context when working with resources. This is particularly helpful in scenarios where multiple workspaces are utilized, as it allows you to confirm which workspace is active and avoid any configuration or state errors that could arise from working in the wrong workspace.

The other commands serve different purposes; some create new workspaces, others list all existing ones, and some are meant to delete workspaces. Hence, they do not fulfill the function of displaying the current workspace name, which is the primary role of the command in question. Understanding this distinction is key to effectively managing different states and configurations in Terraform.