Getting Started with Helm Charts: A Beginner's Guide

Oleksandr Erm • 3/15/2024 • 5 min read

Introduction to Helm Charts

Welcome to our beginner’s guide to Helm charts! This guide will help you get started with using Helm charts for managing your Kubernetes applications.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have:

  • Helm 3.0+ installed (verify with helm version)
  • A working Kubernetes cluster (verify with kubectl cluster-info)
  • Basic understanding of Kubernetes concepts

Quick Start Guide

Let’s walk through the essential steps to get started with Helm charts:

  1. Add Your First Repository

    helm repo add myapp https://charts.helmbay.com/myrepo

    This connects your local Helm client to a chart repository.

  2. Update Repository Information

    helm repo update

    This ensures you have the latest chart information.

  3. Push Your Chart

    helm push mychart-0.1.0.tgz oci://charts.helmbay.com/myrepo

    This uploads your Helm chart to the repository.

Understanding Chart Organization

When working with Helm charts, it’s important to understand how to organize and manage your charts effectively. A well-structured chart repository helps maintain consistency and makes it easier to manage deployments across your Kubernetes clusters.