Insights from Helm Developer Call 20210311

Insights from Helm Developer Call 20210311

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Helm 3.5.3 Release
3. Announcements
   1. Helm 3.5.4 Release
   2. Helm 3.6.0 Release
4. Get.Home.sh Renewal
5. Community Day Reminders
6. Coupons for KubeCon Sessions
7. Office Hours and Project Pavilion Sign-Ups
8. Security Audit Update
9. Examples Repository for Helm Charts
10. CubePlus: Simplifying Multi-Tenant Application Stacks with Helm Charts

Introduction

Welcome to the Hound Developer Call on March 11, 2021. This call is recorded for reference purposes. In this call, we will discuss various updates, announcements, and community reminders. Let's get started!

Helm 3.5.3 Release

We Are excited to announce the release of Helm 3.5.3. This is a patch release following our regular monthly schedule. It includes various bug fixes and improvements. Users are encouraged to update to this version for a better experience.

Announcements

Helm 3.5.4 Release

We're already working on the next release, Helm 3.5.4, which is scheduled for April 14th. This release will bring additional enhancements and new features. Stay tuned for more updates!

Helm 3.6.0 Release

After the upcoming KubeCon CloudNativeCon in May, we will release Helm 3.6.0. This release will introduce significant improvements and compatibility enhancements. Make sure to mark your calendars for this exciting release!

Get.Home.sh Renewal

For those who were Wondering about the renewal of get.home.sh, we are happy to inform You that the Azure funding has been extended for another year. You no longer need to worry about the expiration of this service.

Community Day Reminders

Our upcoming Helm Contributors Summit, scheduled for April 6, is just around the corner. This event is a great opportunity for newcomers to learn about the Helm project and understand the process of getting PRs accepted. If you're interested in becoming a Core maintainer or contributing to the project, be sure to sign up quickly before we reach the maximum number of slots.

Coupons for KubeCon Sessions

We have dropped a couple of links in the notes about the KubeCon sessions. One session of particular interest is "How to Become a Maintainer," presented by Scott Rigby. This session targets Helm users who are interested in Flux or using Flux for their deployments. If you're curious about the Helm-Flux relationship and want to explore advanced deployment techniques, don't miss out on this exciting session!

Office Hours and Project Pavilion Sign-Ups

Karen Chu is currently working on getting the Office Hours and Project Pavilion sign-ups ready. We will provide more information on this shortly. Stay tuned for updates on how to engage with the Helm community and get your questions answered.

Security Audit Update

We recently completed the Second security audit for Helm. The audit report, including a threat analysis, is now available in the community repository. If you're interested in understanding the security aspects of Helm and its impact on your network, we encourage you to review this report. It provides valuable insights into Helm's position within the broader ecosystem.

Examples Repository for Helm Charts

One of the ongoing challenges for platform engineering teams is referencing charts while conducting tutorials, demos, or workshops. To address this, we created the Helm Examples repository. This repository serves as a centralized place for Hello World-Type charts that can be used in documentation and demos without worrying about changes in live repositories. We welcome contributions from the community to help expand and improve this repository.

CubePlus: Simplifying Multi-Tenant Application Stacks with Helm Charts

Dev Daddy from Cloud Arc presented CubePlus, a tool designed to simplify the creation of multi-tenant application stacks using Helm charts. CubePlus provides a native API for controlling policy enforcement, resource tracking, and visualization. It enables platform engineering teams to isolate Kubernetes resources effectively and manage tenant-specific deployments. CubePlus is currently seeking feedback from the community to further enhance its features and capabilities.

Highlights

• Helm 3.5.3 has been released, including bug fixes and improvements.
• Helm 3.5.4 and 3.6.0 are upcoming releases with additional features and enhancements.
• The renewal for get.home.sh has been extended, ensuring uninterrupted service.
• Sign up quickly for the Helm Contributors Summit on April 6.
• Coupons for KubeCon sessions are now available, including the popular "How to Become a Maintainer" session.
• Office Hours and Project Pavilion sign-ups will be announced soon.
• The second security audit report for Helm is now available for review.
• The Helm Examples repository provides a centralized location for Hello World-type charts.
• CubePlus simplifies the creation and management of multi-tenant application stacks using Helm charts.

FAQ

Q: Can I use Helm 3.5.3 without updating to the latest version?
A: While it is recommended to update to the latest version for the best experience, you can continue using your current Helm version if desired.

Q: How can I contribute to the Helm Examples repository?
A: To contribute to the Helm Examples repository, you can submit pull requests with additional chart examples or improvements.

Q: Does CubePlus support Helm 2?
A: CubePlus is specifically designed for Helm 3. It leverages native Helm 3 features and APIs for managing multi-tenant application stacks.