What's the difference between a chart, a release, and values?
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Quick Answer
A chart is the package of templates+defaults; values fill the templates; a release is one installed, versioned instance.
Detailed Answer
helm install NAME chart creates a release NAME by rendering the chart's templates with merged values (defaults < -f files < --set). The same chart can back many releases. Each upgrade bumps the release revision, enabling helm history and rollback.
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Interview Tip
Nail the three terms — a very common opener.
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