Prefect
Prefect is a modern workflow orchestration platform that enables teams to build, monitor, and scale data pipelines using pure Python, offering a more flexible alternative to Apache Airflow.
About Prefect
Prefect is a workflow engine that transforms Python code into production-ready data pipelines with built-in monitoring and scaling capabilities. It allows teams to build resilient workflows while eliminating boilerplate code, offering advanced features for machine learning workflows and data orchestration across multiple cloud environments. The platform focuses on combining the simplicity of Python with robust orchestration capabilities.
Key Features
- Pure Python workflow definitions without boilerplate code
- Advanced security and resource management across cloud environments
- Flexible compute model that separates code from infrastructure
- Built-in monitoring and observability tools
- Optimized for machine learning and complex data pipelines
- Infrastructure configuration via YAML for easy resource specification
- Real-time workflow monitoring and failure handling
- Seamless deployment across different computing environments