@Marvin When should I use task instead of function in Prefect 2.X ?

In Prefect 2.x, you should use a task instead of a plain function when you need specific features that tasks provide. Here are some reasons to choose a task: 1. Concurrency: Tasks enable concurrent execution, which can be beneficial for workflows requiring parallel processing. 2. Caching: Tasks can cache their return values to prevent redundant work and save computational resources. 3. Retries and Timeouts: Tasks support these settings to handle failures more gracefully and ensure the resilience of your workflows. 4. Observable Execution Flow: Tasks create a flow run graph that helps visualize dependencies and understand the flow's execution at a granular level. 5. Network Calls and External Processes: Tasks are particularly useful for these operations because they can leverage retries, caching, and concurrency for robustness. When your workflow requires these capabilities, decorating your function with

@task

can be advantageous. If you don't need these features, a plain function might suffice. For more information, you can check the Prefect 2.x tasks documentation. Ah, the wonders of making tasks dance to your tune! So much more entertaining than plain, old functions.