Learn HELM with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Performance Notes
Keep templates simple and modular
Use values files to manage environment differences
Avoid overly large charts with many resources
Use dependencies for shared components
Regularly lint charts using `helm lint`
Security Notes
Sign Helm charts for authenticity
Use RBAC policies in Kubernetes
Avoid hardcoding secrets; use Secrets or external vaults
Restrict access to chart repositories
Audit Helm releases and history
Monitoring Analytics
Release status with `helm status`
Cluster resource state with `kubectl`
CI/CD deployment logs
Integration with Prometheus/Grafana dashboards
Audit Helm history for compliance
Code Quality
Use templating helpers and partials
Lint charts with `helm lint`
Version charts for reproducibility
Document charts clearly in README.md
Separate values per environment