What is a BICEP file? A BICEP file is a plain text file that contains code and configurations written in the Bicep language, used to define and manage resources in the Microsoft Azure cloud computing platform. It may include resource definitions, variables , parameters , loops , and reusable modules. Developers and IT professionals use BICEP files to automate the deployment of Azure resources, such as virtual machines, storage accounts, and networking components.

More Information BICEP file open in Microsoft Visual Studio Code 1.9 Microsoft developed Bicep and introduced it in August 2020 to define and deploy Azure resources. Instead of writing long and complex .JSON files, developers can more efficiently describe the same resources in a BICEP file. BICEP files are particularly helpful for teams using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, enabling version control and consistency across deployments. Once created, a BICEP file can be automatically compiled into an Azure Resource Manager (ARM) template to automate deployment and configuration. The template can then be deployed using tools like Azure CLI or Azure PowerShell.