---
# Base packages and system updates
- name: Update apt cache
  apt:
    update_cache: true
    cache_valid_time: 3600

- name: Upgrade all packages
  apt:
    upgrade: dist

- name: Install essential packages
  apt:
    name:
      - curl
      - git
      - unzip
      - vim
      - htop
      - wget
      - ca-certificates
      - gnupg
      - lsb-release
    state: present