Description
Prefect is a workflow orchestration system that helps developers build, run, and monitor data pipelines. It combines the power of directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) with a modern Python approach that allows dynamic, imperative workflows rather than static declaration. Prefect provides advanced features like scheduling, retry logic, state handling, and observability while maintaining a developer-friendly experience that makes data workflows more reliable and manageable.
Key Features
- Python-first workflow design
- Dynamic workflow creation
- Powerful scheduling capabilities
- Comprehensive observability
- Hybrid execution model
Use Cases
- Data pipeline orchestration
- Machine learning workflows
- ETL processes
- Scheduled automation
- Distributed computing
Pricing Model
Open-source with cloud option
Integrations
Python ecosystem, Cloud services, Kubernetes, Database systems, Notification services
Target Audience
Data engineers, Data scientists, MLOps practitioners, DevOps teams, Backend developers
Launch Date
2019
Available On
Self-hosted, Cloud service, Local development
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