After modifying a Helm chart's values file, you run helm upgrade myapp ./chart but see no changes applied. What might be wrong?

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Kubernetes - Helm Package Manager

After modifying a Helm chart's values file, you run helm upgrade myapp ./chart but see no changes applied. What might be wrong?

AThe release name 'myapp' does not exist

BYou did not specify the updated values file with --values flag

CHelm does not support upgrades with changed values

DYou need to delete and reinstall the release

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand Helm upgrade with values
To apply changed values, you must pass the updated file with --values or -f.
Step 2: Identify missing flag
Running upgrade without specifying values file uses old values, so no changes apply.
Final Answer:
You did not specify the updated values file with --values flag -> Option B
Quick Check:
Upgrade needs --values for changed configs [OK]

Quick Trick: Use --values to apply changed config files on upgrade [OK]

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