Introduction \r\n DNS is critical to website availability — yet it’s commonly viewed as an isolated, opaque internet service. Despite incorporating similar CI/CD practices for traditional application code, IT departments have historically not as readily embraced automated DNS workflows or transparent version control systems for zone updates. In addition, the logistics required to resolve a hostname are often an afterthought during a standard release cycle, and protocol expertise can be siloed to limited stakeholders as a result. \r\n However, the recent introduction of APIs for both registrars and providers has led to more widespread adoption of “ DNS as code ” workflows, as record updates can now be published more efficiently with the help of DevOps technologies.…