Join me on a journey into the fundamentals of Pulumi, focusing on its integration with AWS. We'll explore its syntax, capabilities, and what sets it apart from other IaC tools. Discover Pulumi's support for multiple languages, flexible state management, and extensive AWS provider ecosystem. Learn about advanced concepts like Component Resources and Dynamic Providers, and how Pulumi handles access control and governance. We'll also compare Pulumi with Terraform and AWS CDK, providing practical insights and advice to help you decide if Pulumi is the right fit for your AWS needs. Whether you're managing multi-cloud environments or focusing solely on AWS, this talk will equip you with the knowledge to make an informed decision.