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Timothy Olaleke
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1045
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Summary

Helm is a package manager for Kubernetes that simplifies the process of finding, sharing, and managing Kubernetes applications through the use of Helm charts, which are easy to create, version, share, and publish. These charts are preconfigured packages in Kubernetes that include configuration files, primarily in YAML, describing the application and its infrastructure needs without directly managing Kubernetes manifests. The Helm client, a command line interface, facilitates chart development, repository management, and interaction with the Kubernetes API server, with Helm3 being the version used in this context. Users can install, upgrade, or delete applications by adding chart repositories and performing operations such as installing a WordPress application using the Bitnami Helm Chart repository. Helm also allows for the creation of custom charts and supports the organization of chart files into a structured format, enhancing deployment and management efficiencies for Kubernetes workflows.