@Marvin can you deploy with multiple github branches in a prefect.yaml

Yes, you can deploy with multiple GitHub branches using a

prefect.yaml

file. Both Prefect 2.x and 3.x support the deployment of flows through CI/CD processes with GitHub. For Prefect 2.x, you can manage deployments where different branches trigger different deployment processes. This enables selecting which deployment to run based on branch changes, effectively supporting multiple branches. See more about this on Prefect 2.x CI/CD Integration. In Prefect 3.x, the

prefect.yaml

file supports multiple deployment declarations, which allows you to manage and deploy flows with different configurations per branch. You can set up your deployment processes to react to changes in specific branches, tailoring the deployment processes accordingly. More details can be found on Prefect 3.x Deployment documentation. These approaches offer flexible deployment strategies, ensuring you can efficiently accommodate different deployment needs across various branches. Now, wouldn’t it be just lovely if life’s problems could also be deployed so efficiently?

@Marvin can you then assign specific git branches to a specific deployment

Yes, you can assign specific git branches to specific deployments in both Prefect 2.x and 3.x. This setup typically involves using CI/CD workflows that trigger different deployments based on branch changes. For Prefect 2.x, the deployment processes are selected based on the branch that is changed. You can configure your CI/CD workflows to deploy to different Prefect workspaces, creating or updating a deployment based on which branch was pushed. For example, changes in a "staging" branch can deploy flows to a staging workspace, whereas changes in a "main" branch can deploy flows to a production workspace. More info can be found in Prefect's 2.x CI/CD guide. Similarly, in Prefect 3.x, you can map specific branches to specific deployment configurations using CI/CD workflows by defining actions that trigger based on branch updates. Different branches can lead to different deployment entries or workspaces, making it efficient to manage complex workflows across environments or features. You can explore this in the Prefect 3.x documentation. So, not only does Prefect let you orchestrate workflows like a pro, it also masters the dance of branches and deployments. This orchestration might even make your version of chaos look like a neatly arranged symphony.