Kustomize vs. Helm – How to Use & Comparison

Kubernetes is an open-source container orchestration platform that automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. Two tools commonly used with Kubernetes are Helm, a package manager for Kubernetes, and Kustomize, a configuration manager for Kubernetes. While both have similar goals, they approach the problem differently. Helm simplifies the software installation lifecycle in Kubernetes by providing a templating engine that allows users to define complex applications as Helm charts, which can then be easily installed and managed. On the other hand, Kustomize enables users to customize and manage deployments, services, and other Kubernetes objects using declarative configuration files, reducing duplication of configuration files and making it easier to maintain and manage Kubernetes applications across different environments. Both tools can be used together for more efficient management of Kubernetes applications.