Helm

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★★★★½4.4(159 reviews)

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The package manager for Kubernetes that defines, installs, and upgrades complex applications using reusable, versioned Charts.

kubernetes package-manager devops container-orchestration infrastructure-as-code

Pros

+CNCF graduated project with a massive chart ecosystem on Artifact Hub
+Dramatically simplifies deploying and managing complex Kubernetes applications

Cons

-Requires solid Kubernetes fundamentals to use effectively
-Template debugging can be difficult for complex or deeply nested charts

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