What is Helm in Kubernetes?
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Quick Answer
Helm is the package manager for Kubernetes. It bundles related manifests into a versioned, parameterized chart so you can install, upgrade, roll back, and share applications with a single command.
Detailed Answer
A chart templates Kubernetes YAML with values, so one chart serves many environments by swapping a values file. Helm tracks releases, enabling helm upgrade and helm rollback, and charts can be hosted in repositories. Helm 4 adopts server-side apply for new releases.
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Interview Tip
Mention templating with values files (one chart, many environments) and release rollback — the practical wins.
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