Workflow Orchestration Framework
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PrefectHQ/prefect
Prefect is a Python-based workflow orchestration framework designed to build resilient, dynamic data pipelines that automate processes and recover from unexpected changes.
Core Features
Resilient and dynamic data pipelines
Scheduling, caching, retries, and event-based automations
Workflow activity tracking and monitoring (self-hosted server or Prefect Cloud)
Pythonic API with decorators for flows and tasks
Deployment capabilities for scheduled or event-driven execution
Quick Start
pip install -U prefectDetailed Introduction
Prefect is an open-source workflow orchestration framework built in Python, empowering data teams to construct robust and adaptive data pipelines. It simplifies the transition of scripts into production-grade workflows by offering features like automated scheduling, intelligent caching, and fault-tolerant retries. With its ability to react to real-world changes and recover from failures, Prefect ensures data processes are reliable and observable, whether managed via a self-hosted server or the Prefect Cloud dashboard.