Deploy the ms-java-spring-boot helm chart on Kubernetes

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To deploy the `ms-java-spring-boot` Helm chart on Kubernetes using Pulumi, you need to have access to a Kubernetes cluster and the Helm chart details such as the repository where it is hosted. We will be using the `kubernetes.helm.v3.Chart` resource for this task, which is specifically designed to work with Helm charts in a Kubernetes environment.

Here is a step-by-step Pulumi program written in TypeScript that demonstrates how to deploy a Helm chart:

1. **Set up the Pulumi Project**: Make sure you have a new or existing Pulumi project set up. If you're creating a new project, you can do so by running `pulumi new typescript`.

2. **Install the necessary npm packages**: You need the `@pulumi/kubernetes` package, which provides the Kubernetes SDK for Pulumi. You can install it using npm with the command `npm install @pulumi/kubernetes`.

3. **Write the Pulumi TypeScript Program**: In your `index.ts` file, begin by importing the necessary Pulumi Kubernetes package.

4. **Create a Kubernetes Provider**: If you need to deploy to a specific cluster or you are running outside of the cluster (you have a kubeconfig file), you will have to create a Kubernetes provider instance pointing to your cluster configuration. If your Pulumi configuration is already set up to target your desired Kubernetes cluster, you can skip this step.

5. **Define the Helm Chart**: Use the `Chart` resource to specify the Helm chart you wish to deploy. You will need to provide the name of the chart and the repository where it is located. Optionally, you can specify the namespace, version, and any custom value overrides for the chart.

Here's what the full TypeScript program could look like:

```typescript
import * as k8s from "@pulumi/kubernetes";

// Define the namespace where the chart will be installed
const namespace = new k8s.core.v1.Namespace("test-namespace", {
    metadata: {
        name: "ms-spring-boot-space", // Optional: specify a name for the namespace
    },
});

// Deploy the 'ms-java-spring-boot' Helm chart
const springBootChart = new k8s.helm.v3.Chart("ms-java-spring-boot-chart", {
    chart: "ms-java-spring-boot",
    version: "1.0.0", // Replace with the desired chart version
    fetchOpts: {
        repo: "https://repository-url.com/charts", // The URL to the chart repository
    },
    namespace: namespace.metadata.name, // Use the namespace created above
    // values: { ... }, // Custom values to override chart defaults (if needed)
}, { provider: /* your_k8s_provider */ }); // Specify your Kubernetes provider (if needed)

// Export the namespace and app name
export const namespaceName = namespace.metadata.name;
export const appName = springBootChart.getResourceProperty("v1/Service", "ms-java-spring-boot-service", "metadata").name;
```

This program does the following:

- It creates a Kubernetes namespace called `ms-spring-boot-space`, where the Helm chart will be deployed. If you already have a namespace where you want to deploy the chart, you can reference it instead of creating a new one.

- It then defines the Helm chart deployment using the `k8s.helm.v3.Chart` resource. In the `chart` field, we specify the name of the chart. In the `fetchOpts.repo` field, we provide the URL to the Helm chart repository where the `ms-java-spring-boot` chart is hosted. Replace `"https://repository-url.com/charts"` with the actual repository URL. The `version` field is where you'd specify the version of the chart you want to deploy.

- Optionally, a `values` object can be provided to override default chart values. This is useful for setting custom configuration without modifying the actual chart.

- If a custom Kubernetes provider is necessary, it is specified in the `provider` field where you would pass your custom configuration.

- Finally, the program exports the namespace name and the deployed app name, which can be useful for accessing these resources after deployment.

To run this program, you would execute `pulumi up` from your command line, and Pulumi will handle the deployment as per the configuration in this program.

Remember to replace the placeholder repository URL with the real URL to the chart repository for `ms-java-spring-boot`. Also, ensure that you're using the correct chart name and version that corresponds to your requirements. If you are deploying in a specific Kubernetes cluster context that isn't the default in your local kubeconfig, you'll need to ensure the Pulumi Kubernetes provider is configured for the correct context or cluster.