@Marvin How to versioning prefect.yaml in CI/CD? I will do CI/CD with prefect.yaml and there is a

version

in that.

Before diving into the details, could you please let me know which version of Prefect you are using? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information, as Prefect 2.x and 3.x might have differences related to this question.

@Marvin Prefect 3

To handle versioning of the

prefect.yaml

file in a CI/CD pipeline with Prefect 3, you can manage deployment versions by integrating automated steps that dynamically adjust and use fields from the YAML configuration. Here are some key points and suggestions: 1. Multiple Deployment Configurations: Prefect 3 allows multiple deployment configurations within a single

prefect.yaml

file. This enables you to control various deployments independently and deploy the same flow with different settings. This approach supports centralized version control, making it easier to manage adjustments in your CI/CD system. 2. Dynamic Versioning with Variables: You can utilize runtime environment variables to dynamically set values in your

prefect.yaml

file. For instance, Docker images and tags in the file can be parameterized so that each new deployment automatically receives the correct version identifiers. 3. Automated Changes through CI/CD: In your CI/CD pipeline, scripts can be implemented to update or replace specific fields in the

prefect.yaml

before executing a deployment. This functionality often leverages environment variables provided by the CI/CD system to ensure that each build or deployment has a unique and trackable version. For more information, you can refer to Prefect's infrastructure concepts regarding the

prefect.yaml

at Prefect YAML Documentation. Incorporating these strategies should streamline your CI/CD processes, providing both flexibility and consistency across deployments. Just like having a reliable robot buddy... but perhaps with less existential angst.