Kubernetes serves as a versatile container orchestrator that can operate across various cloud platforms and environments, yet its command-line interface (CLI) lacks advanced deployment features such as diffs and previews. Pulumi, an open-source cloud development platform, enhances Kubernetes operations by allowing users to express Kubernetes programs using programming languages like TypeScript, providing a more robust and simplified deployment workflow compared to traditional YAML templates. Pulumi facilitates clearer and more reproducible application deployment processes, offering real-time deployment progress, error diagnostics, and rollback capabilities. This platform integrates well with CI/CD systems, offering preview diffs and deployment impacts during code reviews, thereby supporting GitOps practices. Pulumi's approach makes it easier for teams to manage application updates and deployment workflows, ensuring clarity and reliability through familiar programming constructs and state management, while also offering a seamless transition from existing Kubernetes YAML configurations.