Helm vs Kustomize
Introduction: Kubernetes has revolutionized the way we manage containerized applications, but the complexity of managing configurations can be daunting. Helm and Kustomize are two popular tools in the Kubernetes ecosystem that aim to simplify configuration management. In this blog, we will explore the concepts, use cases, and pros and cons of Helm and Kustomize, along with detailed code examples to demonstrate their functionalities. What is Helm vs Kustomize? Helm: Helm is a package manager for Kubernetes that allows you to define, share, and deploy applications as charts. A Helm chart is a collection of pre-configured Kubernetes manifests, which can include deployments, services, ingress rules, and more. Helm provides templating capabilities, allowing you to dynamically generate manifest files based on configuration values. Let's dive into an example to understand Helm better. Example: Deploying an Nginx Application using Helm Install Helm: Before using Helm, make sure you