Google Cloud Platform offers a wide array of infrastructure services, such as Google Container Engine (GKE) and Google Cloud Functions, which can be effectively managed using Pulumi, a tool that facilitates cloud application development in popular programming languages like JavaScript, Python, and Go. Pulumi allows teams to define and deploy infrastructure as code, providing seamless integration with Google Cloud's features and ensuring reliable and repeatable deployments. It simplifies operations like working with Kubernetes through a single programming model that spans both Google Cloud and Kubernetes environments, and supports serverless functions with ease using Google Cloud Functions. Pulumi's continuous delivery capabilities enable straightforward deployment processes, integrating with services like Google Cloud Build and providing feedback mechanisms for infrastructure changes. Additionally, Pulumi's service offers a comprehensive management interface for tracking deployment history, managing access controls, and navigating resources across Google Cloud and Kubernetes, all while being free and open-source, making it an attractive choice for cloud developers.