What does the 'terraform state show' command do?

The command 'terraform state show' is specifically designed to display detailed information about a particular resource in the Terraform state file. When you specify a resource address as an argument, this command retrieves and presents the current state of that resource, including its attributes and metadata as recorded by Terraform. This capability is essential for understanding the configuration of individual resources that are managed by Terraform, as it enables users to verify and debug their infrastructure.

This command does not provide a list of all resources managed, which would be characterized by a command that displays a summary or overview of resources. Additionally, it does not refresh the state file; that process is handled by the 'terraform refresh' command. Finally, it does not deal with initializing backend storage, which is the role of the 'terraform init' command. Therefore, the focus of the 'terraform state show' command is indeed on providing granular insights into a specific resource rather than broader functionalities related to state management or backend configuration.