Pulumi, an infrastructure as code solution, contrasts with Terraform by allowing developers to use familiar, widely-adopted programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, and Go, instead of Terraform's domain-specific HCL. This approach taps into existing developer communities and resources, enhancing productivity and code quality by leveraging comprehensive IDE support, robust testing frameworks, and extensive libraries. Pulumi's use of open-source languages ensures transparency and adaptability, reducing the need for custom tooling and facilitating easier onboarding and collaboration across teams. Pulumi's model provides a more flexible and future-proof solution, enabling seamless integration with existing workflows and simplifying complex infrastructure management tasks. This adaptability allows Pulumi to remain current with evolving technologies, offering a sustainable and scalable alternative to HCL for modern infrastructure needs.