Did you know that you can write Kubernetes deployments without using any YAML? No way, you say? After all, we were taught that YAML is the only way to write Kubernetes manifests.

Well, my friend, what if I tell you that there are alternatives? What if I tell you, that you can write your Kubernetes manifests in a programming language you're already familiar with?

In this talk, I will demonstrate several alternatives to YAML for writing your Kubernetes deployments. We will discuss the pros and cons of each alternative and how the use of development principles like DRY, KISS, and YAGNI can help you write better Kubernetes deployments.