Why your servers should die after every deployment How many times have you logged into production to "quickly fix" something, only to create a snowflake server that behaves differently than everything else? If this sounds familiar, you're dealing with configuration drift, and immutable infrastructure might be the solution you need. Immutable infrastructure follows one simple rule: never modify a server after deployment. Instead of patching existing systems, you build entirely new servers with your changes and swap them out. Think of it like replacing your entire car when you need an oil change. Sounds wasteful? Let's explore why it's actually more efficient. The core problem with traditional deployments Traditional infrastructure management treats servers like pets. You name them, care for them, and nurse them back to health when problems arise.…