We have lots of instances of this pattern:

"{{ some_var | d(some_default_value) }}"

Where the same value is repeated multiples places in the code base
-> that default should be defined only once.

We should instead define those defaults in roles defaults/ directories, either

• in the role where it's used
• in kubespray-defaults (main.yml) if it's used in several roles.

Where possible, the default definition should also be accompanied by a comment defining the use of the variable, and possibly a commented examples for variable with a complex internal structure.

The two benefits:

• the code is more readable when not littered with default filters
• variables are defined in one place

(by the way, this also apply to variable which we check with is defined -> we shouldn't have to do that if we define a default)
There is no need to tackle every instance at once, but this is pretty good way to start working on the code base for new contributors.

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