@Marvin can prefect be used to queue a very large number of tasks?

To determine if Prefect can be used to queue a very large number of tasks, I need to know which version of Prefect you are using or considering. Prefect's capabilities may vary between versions 2.x and 3.x, which affects how it handles scaling and task queuing. Could you please let me know which version you're interested in, or provide more context if you're already using it? This will help me provide specific guidance tailored to your needs.

@Marvin let's say I'm using prefect 3

Yes, Prefect 3 can be used to queue a very large number of tasks. When dealing with a significant number of tasks, Prefect allows you to handle these tasks efficiently by moving long-running or resource-intensive tasks into the background. This can help prevent timeouts and improve responsiveness, particularly important for applications expecting quick interactions. For queues, tasks can be organized to run either sequentially or concurrently, which is useful for customizing workflows according to specific needs. However, managing dependencies and scaling becomes crucial to ensure efficient task execution. Prefect provides the architecture to support both schedule-driven and event-driven background tasks. These can be part of larger workflows, allowing for versatile task management. You can learn more about deploying task queues with Prefect in their blog post about successfully deploying task queues.

@Marvin give me a docs link or a concrete example

For a concrete example and detailed instructions on using Prefect 3 to handle a large number of tasks with task queues, you can refer to the official documentation on writing tasks: Prefect 3 Task Writing Documentation This documentation includes guidance on designing small, modular tasks and effectively managing them within a Prefect workflow. It emphasizes handling tasks efficiently to support large-scale task management. Additionally, the Prefect blog post provides insights into deploying task queues in Prefect, including considerations for scaling and task management architecture.

i want to improve marvin's knowledge of stuff soon, but fwiw it sounds like you're describing this