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Is it possible to use the `.deploy()` method on a flow going to a `process` type work-pool given that an `image` parameter is required on the deploy method? My understanding is a process work-pool simply launches flow runs as sub-processes and therefore shouldn't require a Docker image.

Hello and thanks for the question!  If you're using a process worker, it might make more sense to use the `flow.serve` method!

Or we recommend <https://docs.prefect.io/2.14.2/guides/docker/#writing-a-dockerfile|this guide> for getting started hosting a served flow.

Gotcha! I will take a look at that guide. For my scenario, I want to leverage the features of a work-pool, such as concurrency limits and queue configuration, but don't want every flow to be executed inside its own container like a lot of the examples I've seen.

If I understand the `.serve()` method correctly, the benefits of the work-pool is lost. Which I assume is why the `process` work-pool type was added?

Thanks for the feedback on this.  We're actively working on deployment and work pool UX so I'll flag your message to the team.