Helm

Helm is an open-source package manager for Kubernetes that simplifies the deployment, management, and versioning of applications running in a Kubernetes cluster. It is often compared to tools like apt, yum, or Homebrew, but designed specifically for Kubernetes resources.

At its core, Helm helps teams package, share, and deploy Kubernetes applications using reusable configuration templates called Charts.

Benefits of Helm

• Standardization: Consistent deployments across environments
• Reusability: One Chart, many configurations
• Team efficiency: Simplifies managing large YAML collections
• Scalability: Suitable for single microservices and large platforms
• Ecosystem: Thousands of ready‑to‑use Charts (e.g., NGINX, Prometheus, Grafana)

Typical Use Cases

• Deploying full-stack applications
• Managing configuration for microservices
• Automating Kubernetes CI/CD pipelines
• Maintaining versioned Kubernetes application definitions
• Enforcing best practices with reusable templates