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Complete Helm Chart Tutorial: From Beginner to Expert Guide

Helm Chart Masterclass 2023: From Beginner to Expert 🚀

Dive deep into the world of Helm Charts with this comprehensive 7-chapter course. Whether you're new to Kubernetes or a seasoned expert looking to enhance your Helm skills, this tutorial has got you covered!

Chapters Overview:
🔵 Chapter 1 - Introduction to Helm Chart & Kubernetes 0:53
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What is Helm Chart?
Why is Kubernetes essential?
The role of Helm Chart in managing K8s
Step-by-step guide to installing Helm Chart

🔵 Links - 
Microk8s - https://microk8s.io/
Install kubectl - https://kubernetes.io/docs/tasks/tools/install-kubectl-linux/
Install Microk8s - https://microk8s.io/#install-microk8s
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🔵 Chapter 2 - Diving Deeper into Helm Chart
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Understand Helm Chart's significance
The symbiotic relationship between Kubernetes and Helm Chart
Streamlining K8s management using Helm Chart

🔵 Links - 
Installing Helm Chart made easy
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Install Helm Chart - https://jhooq.com/getting-start-with-helm-chart/

🔵 Chapter 3 - Helm CLI Commands Mastery:
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helm create
helm install
helm upgrade
helm rollback
Mastering debugging with helm --debug --dry-run
helm template, helm lint, helm uninstall and more!

🔵 Chapter 4 - Creating Custom Helm Charts:
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Designing a Python application with REST API
Docker Container creation and management
Pushing Docker images to repositories
Crafting Helm Charts for your Python REST API app
Helm chart installation and post-installation verification

🔵 Links -
Github Project - https://github.com/rahulwagh/python-flask-rest-api-project

🔵 Chapter 5 - Helmfile Unraveled:
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What is Helmfile? And why is it crucial?
Installing Helmfile seamlessly
Effective Helmchart management using Helmfile
Installing Helmcharts from Git Repos and managing multiple Helmcharts with Helmfile

🔵 Links -
Helmfile - https://jhooq.com/helmfile-manage-helmchart/

🔵 Chapter 6 - Exploring Helm Repo:
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Mastering the helm repo CLI
Searching and navigating through various charts

🔵 Links -
Helm Repo - https://jhooq.com/helm-chart-wordpress-installation/

🔵 Chapter 7 - Hooks, Tests & More:

Unpacking Helm Hooks: What, Why, and When?
Demo on effectively using Helm Hooks
Introduction to Helm Test and its applications

🔗 Resources & Links:
https://jhooq.com/categories/helm-chart/

Connect with Me!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-wagh/

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