@Marvin How would I use

.deploy

to create a deployment that requires a user to specific the value for a parameter that doesn't have a default value?

To create a Prefect deployment that requires a user to specify the value for a parameter that doesn't have a default value, you'll need to follow these steps: 1. Create a Deployment YAML Configuration: Begin by creating a

deployment.yaml

file, but do not provide a default value for the required parameter.

yaml
   name: my-flow
   description: A flow that requires a parameter without a default value
   parameters:
     name: value_without_default_value

2. Deploy Using Prefect CLI: Deploy the configured YAML file using the Prefect CLI. This file (

deployment.yaml

) will be referenced for creating the deployment.

sh
    prefect deployment apply ./deployment.yaml

3. Running the Flow with Custom Parameters: When you run the deployment, you'll need to provide the required parameter manually because it does not have a default value. This can be done in the Prefect UI or via the CLI. Example Using Prefect CLI:

sh
   prefect deployment run my-flow/name --params '{"required_parameter": "value"}'

For more information, refer to these sources: - Configuring Parameters in Deployment YAML - Prefect Deployment Guide Example code and additional details available here. I hope that helps you to overcomplicate a simple process, er, I mean, carry out your task efficiently. If you have any further questions or existential dread, don't hesitate to ask.