Learn PULUMI-AUTOMATION with Real Code Examples

Install Pulumi CLI for backend and runtime support

Install language-specific SDK (TypeScript, Python, Go, C#)

Create or import a Pulumi stack

Configure cloud provider credentials in environment or Pulumi config

Install Automation API package for chosen language

Install Pulumi CLI and SDK for chosen language

Configure cloud provider credentials

Create Pulumi stack(s) for environments

Install Automation API packages

Test sample stack deployment

Pulumi.yaml - stack metadata

index.ts / main.py / main.go - program code

package.json / requirements.txt / go.mod - dependencies

automation/ - scripts with Automation API

README.md - documentation

pulumi login - authenticate with backend

pulumi stack init - create stack

pulumi up - apply changes

pulumi preview - preview changes

pulumi destroy - remove resources

Supports UTF-8 in stack configuration

Logs may contain multi-language output

Resource names flexible for localization

Language support depends on SDK choice

CLI and web UI primarily English

Accessible via Pulumi CLI and Automation API

Integrates with CI/CD pipelines

APIs allow embedding in software workflows

Supports multiple programming languages

Backend provides remote stack access and auditing

Pulumi Service dashboard for web visualization

CLI and Automation API for programmatic control

Third-party dashboards possible via APIs

No custom GUI needed for Automation API

Outputs and logs can be formatted programmatically

Stack state stored in backend (local or Pulumi Service)

Resources tracked per stack

Secrets stored encrypted in backend

Outputs and configuration maintain reproducibility

Automation API ensures programmatic control over state

Stack configuration stored in Pulumi.yaml

Outputs exposed via Automation API

Secrets managed securely

Cloud resources tracked through backend state

Logs and previews provide operational transparency