Helm

What is it?

Helm is an open-source tool designed to manage Kubernetes applications through templated configuration packages called charts. It abstracts complex Kubernetes manifests into reusable, parameterized deployments.

What does it do?

Helm enables teams to package applications, manage dependencies, perform upgrades and rollbacks, and standardize deployments across environments. It reduces configuration complexity and improves release consistency.

Where is it used?

Helm is widely used in Kubernetes-based infrastructures, enterprise platforms, SaaS products, microservices architectures, and DevOps pipelines where repeatable and versioned deployments are required.

When & why it emerged

Helm was introduced in 2015 as Kubernetes adoption grew and deployment complexity increased. It emerged to provide a reliable way to manage application releases and configuration at scale within Kubernetes clusters.

Why we use it at Internative

We use Helm to standardize Kubernetes deployments and manage application lifecycles efficiently. It allows us to deploy complex systems consistently across environments while enabling safe upgrades and rollbacks.