# Quick and dirty helm chart

Yesterday, I posted about how to create a [quick and dirty container](https://gaunacode.com/quick-and-dirty-container) using Visual Studio and ASP.NET Core. Today, I will be continuing the demo to show how to create a quick helm chart for an ASP.NET Core application.

Pre-Requisites
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*   [Docker Community Edition for Windows](https://hub.docker.com/editions/community/docker-ce-desktop-windows)
*   Windows 10
*   [Kubernetes CLI for Windows](https://kubernetes.io/docs/tasks/tools/install-kubectl/#install-kubectl-on-windows)
*   [Helm for Windows](https://helm.sh/docs/intro/install/)
*   In Visual Studio 2019, install the Azure Development workload.
*   In Visual Studio 2017, install the Web Development workload and Visual Studio Tools for Kubernetes.

The Shortcut
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Similar to yesterday’s topic, I recommend that you understand the basics first. Kubernetes fundamentals is a great place to start. I really like [this PluralSight course.](https://www.pluralsight.com/courses/getting-started-kubernetes) Secondly, it’s a good idea to understand the basics of Helm so that you understand the value it providers and when it’s a good use of time.

This quick post will walk you through using Visual Studio to create Helm charts tailored for ASP.NET Core apps.

First, right-click, select “**Add**” then “**Add Container Orchestrator Support.**”

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1637639989727/emoMQUXGG.jpeg)

Then, select **Kubernetes/Helm.**

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1637639991265/G_jnZ7F3X.jpeg)

**That’s it!** You’ll notice:

*   A `azds.yaml` file. This is for Azure Dev Spaces. I often delete it.
*   A `charts` folder. It contains the generated helm chart for this app. It contains many of the k8s resources typically used for a web app like the ingress route definition, service definition, deployment definition, and helper functions to help with secrets.

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1637639992700/k2No4ETtP.jpeg)