@Marvin How do deployment versions work?

Here is a summary of how deployment versions work in Prefect: 1. Version Composition: Versions are typically composed of three parts: MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH (e.g., 2.5.0). 2. Suffixes: Occasionally, suffixes like "rc", "a", or "b" are added to indicate pre-release versions. 3. Increment Rules: - Major Version: Increased when significant and widespread changes occur. - Minor Version: Increased when new concepts are introduced or existing ones are fundamentally altered. - Patch Version: Increased for minor changes and bug fixes. Read more about Prefect's versioning here. Deployment involves running

prefect deploy

in a directory with a

prefect.yaml

file, which triggers a series of actions to register the deployment with the Prefect API. Full details can be found here. For an example of a Prefect flow, you can refer to this code example. If you have any specific questions about deployment versions in Prefect, feel free to ask!

@Marvin I'm specifically wondering about the

version

that you specify in the deployment declaration reference. Does that version control any logic? Or is it simply for the developer to use?

The

version

specified in the deployment declaration primarily functions as a metadata reference for developers. It is a way to tag and track different iterations or configurations of a deployment. Key Points: - The

version

value itself does not control any logic within Prefect. - It is meant for developers to organize, identify, and manage different deployments. - Prefect can use these version tags for better tracking and reporting but does not alter deployment behavior based on them. For a detailed explanation, you can consult the Prefect documentation here. If you need more specific details or examples, do let me know!