Pulumi extends its support for managing Kubernetes resources by incorporating Kustomize into its suite of tools, enabling users to manage resources without needing to overhaul existing configurations. The v2.4.0 release of Pulumi's Kubernetes provider allows for the use of Kustomize across all supported SDKs, including Go, TypeScript, .NET, and Python, thus meeting the needs of users who prefer different methods like Helm and YAML. Pulumi facilitates the deployment of Kustomize configurations from both local directories and remote git repositories, offering flexibility in how resources are managed. Notably, Pulumi's Kubernetes SDK allows for transformations of resource definitions in memory, providing a streamlined alternative to modifying configuration files directly, which can be beneficial for making adjustments without altering the original files. This approach underscores Pulumi's commitment to providing versatile and efficient tools for modern application deployment in Kubernetes environments.