@Marvin can prefect tasks be async?

Yes, tasks within Prefect can be executed asynchronously. Prefect supports various execution environments and can integrate with asynchronous architecture via queues for managing long-running or background tasks, which may be either scheduled on a regular basis or triggered by events. It's worth noting that handling asynchronous tasks typically requires additional architectural considerations to ensure successful and scalable task execution without causing issues like user timeouts. For a deeper understanding of how you can run tasks asynchronously with Prefect, you can refer to these blog posts which discuss advanced execution options: 1. Successfully Deploying a Task Queue 2. You might also find additional discussions regarding running Prefect tasks asynchronously if you look through more specific Prefect documentation or case studies such as those found on the Prefect Blog. You may have to incorporate background task queues or leverage asynchronous features of your infrastructure to handle these types of tasks effectively.