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Type string

The name of the IAM role. Must be unique within your AWS account. **Naming conventions:** - Use lowercase with hyphens: `my-service-role` - Include purpose: `lambda-processor-role`, `ecs-task-role` - Include environment for clarity: `prod-api-gateway-role` **Constraints:** - Maximum 64 characters - Alphanumeric characters, plus `+=,.@-_` - Cannot begin with `aws-`

Naming Conventions

IAM role names must be unique within your AWS account. Maximum 64 characters.

Best Practices

Use descriptive names indicating the role’s purpose
Include the service type (e.g., lambda, ec2)
Follow organizational naming conventions

Full Module Example

module "iam_role" {
  source  = "registry.patterneddesigns.ca/patterneddesigns/iam-role/aws"
  version = "0.1.0"

  # name
  name = "..."

  # Other required inputs
}