In the world of Kubernetes, a Helm chart is like a Lego set for deploying applications. It's a package containing all the necessary information to define, install, and manage your application within a Kubernetes cluster.

In the context of Helm, a chart and a release are two distinct but connected concepts

Helm offers a plethora of benefits for managing applications on Kubernetes, making it a powerful tool for DevOps engineers and developers alike.

There are three main versions of Helm: Helm 2, Helm 3, and Helm Classic. Each version has its own set of features and capabilities, and there are some key differences between them.

In the context of Helm and Kubernetes, a Helm release refers to a specific instance of a Helm chart deployed in your Kubernetes cluster. Think of it as the running and configured version of a packaged application within your cluster, created from a blueprint defined by the Helm chart.

Imagine Kubernetes as a vast and complex city, with each building representing an application or service. Deploying and managing these applications manually would be like building each one from scratch, brick by brick – a tedious and error-prone process. This is where Helm comes in.