Simplifying Kubernetes deployments with a unified Helm chart, with Calin Florescu | KubeFM

This episode is sponsored by Learnk8s — get started on your Kubernetes journey through comprehensive online, in-person or remote training. https://learnk8s.io/training === Managing *microservices* in *Kubernetes* at scale often leads to inconsistent deployments and maintenance overhead. This episode explores a practical solution that standardizes service deployments while maintaining team autonomy. *Calin Florescu* discusses how a unified *Helm* chart approach can help platform teams support multiple development teams efficiently while maintaining consistent standards across services. You will learn: - Why inconsistent *Helm* chart configurations across teams create maintenance challenges and slow down deployments - How to implement a unified *Helm* chart that balances standardization with flexibility through override functions - How to maintain quality through automated documentation and testing with tools like *Helm Docs* and *Helm unittest* Find all the links and info for this episode here: https://ku.bz/mcPtH5395 === Interested in sponsoring a KubeFM episode? https://kube.fm/sponsorships === CHAPTERS ========= 00:00 Introduction 00:01 Sponsor 01:19 Three emerging Kubernetes tools to watch 02:54 Professional background and journey into cloud native 04:17 Staying up-to-date with Kubernetes ecosystem 05:49 Career advice and deep work practices 09:36 Challenges of managing microservices at scale 14:04 The unified Helm chart approach explained 16:01 Implementing override functionality 17:51 Documentation and automation strategies 19:32 Testing implementation 21:02 Balancing standardization with team autonomy 22:11 Risk mitigation and version management 24:24 Benefits and impact of unified Helm approach 26:44 Discussion on Helm's design and limitations 28:57 Experience with workation and remote work 32:00 Future plans and closing thoughts LISTEN ON ========= - Apple Podcast https://kube.fm/apple - Spotify https://kube.fm/spotify - Amazon Music https://kube.fm/amazon - Overcast https://kube.fm/overcast - Pocket casts https://kube.fm/pocket-casts - Deezer https://kube.fm/deezer