Helm Charts are packages of pre-configured Kubernetes resources that simplify the deployment and management of complex applications on Kubernetes. A Helm Chart is typically composed of one or more YAML files defining Kubernetes manifests (e.g., deployments, services, config maps, etc.), along with custom templates and values files that enable parameterization and customization of the resources in the chart.
Helm Charts can be shared and distributed via a repository, allowing teams to easily reuse and deploy common application configurations across different environments. Additionally, Helm Charts offer versioning, rollbacks, and dependency management, making it easier to manage the lifecycle of an application running on Kubernetes.
Helm is the package manager for Kubernetes, and Helm Charts are the packages that are managed by Helm. Helm Charts can be created, maintained, and distributed by anyone, and there are many public Helm Chart repositories available, including the official Helm Hub.
