Pulumi offers a solution for generating Kubernetes YAML manifests using familiar programming languages, such as TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, and .NET, making it easier to integrate into existing CI/CD workflows. The v1.5.4 release of pulumi-kubernetes introduces the renderYamlToDirectory option, allowing users to render YAML while leveraging the benefits of their chosen programming language, such as using libraries and mixing infrastructure configuration. This feature enables efficient templating, with manifests kept in sync with program changes, and allows for deployment with kubectl. However, users should be aware that YAML-rendered resources are not created on a Kubernetes cluster, meaning certain server-side computed information will be unavailable, and secret values will appear in plaintext, requiring protective measures. Pulumi, open-source and free to use, provides additional resources and community support for users interested in managing infrastructure and Kubernetes through code.