Do templates with the .erb extension cause errors during catalog compilation?

Templates with the .erb extension do not cause errors during catalog compilation, which makes the statement that they do cause errors false. ERB, which stands for Embedded Ruby, is a templating system used in Puppet to allow the inclusion of Ruby code in configuration files. When ERB templates are processed during catalog compilation, they are parsed correctly by Puppet, allowing for dynamic generation of configuration based on the data and logic defined within the template.

As a result, when used properly and following the correct syntax rules of both Puppet and ERB, these templates facilitate the creation of configurations without causing errors. Errors may arise in specific situations, such as when syntax within the template is incorrect or when the necessary data is not provided, but those cases do not reflect the general capability of .erb templates to compile successfully in Puppet. Thus, overall, it is accurate to state that they do not inherently cause errors during the compilation process.