Preface

Presently, containerization is said to be the best way to implement DevOps. While Docker introduced containers and changed the DevOps era, Google developed an extensive container orchestration system, Kubernetes, which is now considered the frontrunner in container orchestration. The main goal of this book is to learn about the efficiency of managing applications running on Kubernetes using Helm. This book will start with a short introduction to Helm and how it can benefit the entire container environment. You will then dive into the architectural aspects, along with learning about Helm charts and its use cases. You’ll learn how to write Helm charts in order to automate application deployment on Kubernetes. Focused on providing enterprise-ready patterns around Helm and automation, the book covers best practices around application development, delivery, and life cycle management with Helm. By the end of this book, you will know how to leverage Helm to develop an enterprise pattern with a view to application delivery.