Helm

Helm is a package manager for Kubernetes that simplifies the deployment and management of applications using charts.

What is Helm?

Helm is a package manager for Kubernetes that helps you define, install, and upgrade complex Kubernetes applications. Helm uses charts—packages of pre-configured Kubernetes resources—to deploy applications consistently.

Helm Concepts

Chart: Package containing Kubernetes resource definitions
Release: Deployed instance of a chart
Repository: Collection of charts
Values: Configuration parameters for customization

Helm Benefits

Simplifies complex deployments, enables versioning and rollback, provides templating for configuration, and supports dependency management.

Common Misconceptions

"Helm is required for Kubernetes" - Optional but highly useful
"Charts are one-size-fits-all" - Customizable via values
"Helm 2 practices still apply" - Helm 3 removed Tiller