Before applying a Kustomize overlay for a inspections service, the developer wants to review the fully merged YAML. Which approach renders that output for inspection?
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Short Explanation
Rendering first is like proofreading the assembled permit packet before you stamp APPROVED. kubectl kustomize / kustomize build shows the final YAML so surprises show up on screen, not in the cluster.
Full Explanation
kubectl kustomize and kustomize build emit the merged manifests without applying them, enabling review and CI diffs. Node drains, Helm repo updates, and raw etcd reads are not Kustomize render paths for application overlays.