<aside> 📚 📁 Category: Kubernetes

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Overview

Helm is the package manager for Kubernetes that streamlines application deployment with charts, templating, and versioning.

<aside> ℹ️ Why It Matters: Understanding Helm is essential for building robust, scalable, and secure modern applications.

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Key Concepts

• [x] Charts - Package format
• [x] Values Files - Configuration
• [x] Templating - Go templates
• [x] Releases - Deployed instances
• [x] Repositories - Chart storage
• [x] Hooks - Lifecycle management
• [x] Dependencies - Chart dependencies
• [x] Chart Testing - Validation

Common Use Cases

<aside> 💡 Where to Apply Helm

                        Application deployment
                        Multi-environment configs
                        Microservices packaging
                        Third-party apps
                        CI/CD integration
                        Infrastructure as Code

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Best Practices

• [x] Use values files per environment
• [x] Version charts properly
• [x] Test with helm lint
• [x] Use dependencies wisely