Learn PULUMI-AUTOMATION with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Learning Path
Learn Pulumi basics and CLI usage
Understand resource concepts and stacks
Practice Automation API with sample scripts
Integrate Automation API into CI/CD pipelines
Experiment with multi-cloud deployments
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Create single resource via Automation API
Week 2: Manage stack lifecycle programmatically
Week 3: Use outputs, configuration, and secrets
Week 4: CI/CD integration with Automation API
Week 5: Multi-cloud orchestration and testing
Interview Questions
What is Pulumi Automation API and how does it differ from standard Pulumi CLI?
How do you define and manage infrastructure programmatically?
Explain the stack lifecycle operations via Automation API.
How do you manage secrets and configuration in Automation API scripts?
How can Automation API be integrated into CI/CD pipelines?
Cheat Sheet
AutomationAPI.createStack - create or select stack programmatically
stack.preview() - preview infrastructure changes
stack.up() - apply updates
stack.destroy() - remove resources
stack.outputs() - read outputs programmatically
Books
Pulumi Automation API in Action
Infrastructure as Code with Pulumi
Programmatic Multi-Cloud Deployments with Pulumi
Mastering Pulumi Automation API
CI/CD and Infrastructure Automation with Pulumi
Tutorials
Getting Started with Pulumi Automation API
Programmatic Stack Management
CI/CD Pipeline Integration with Automation API
Multi-cloud Provisioning Programmatically
Advanced Automation API Workflows
Official Docs
https://www.pulumi.com/docs/automation-api/
Pulumi GitHub repository
Pulumi Service documentation
Community Links
Pulumi Slack
StackOverflow Pulumi tag
GitHub Pulumi repository
Pulumi forums
Pulumi community tutorials
Community Support
Pulumi official documentation
Pulumi GitHub repository
StackOverflow Pulumi tag
Pulumi Slack community
Pulumi forums and discourse