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@Marvin How to run a scheduled deployment for different parameter values? For instance; let's say the flow takes a user_id parameter. I want to run it for multiple users when the scheduled time arrives.
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To schedule a Prefect deployment to run with different parameters, such as running a flow for multiple user IDs at the scheduled time, you can configure the deployment to accept different parameters. Here's a general approach distilled from the documentation: 1. Create a Deployment: When you create a deployment, ensure it can take parameters dynamically. You'll define this in your deployment configuration. Here's a relevant link about deployment scheduling in Prefect. 2. Parameterization: Define your flows to accept parameters, such as
user_id
. For Prefect 2.x, you might refer to the use of parameter variables where you can make your flow accept different parameters. Example usage can be found in the documentation for Prefect deployments. 3. Configuring Scheduled Runs: For triggering scheduled runs with different parameters in Prefect 3.x, you can deploy the flow using triggers and specify a dynamic set of parameters for each run (e.g., through a configuration file or a scheduling script). For 3.x, you can refer to more details on creating deployments and running flows remotely. 4. Using Prefect Cloud/Server: If you’re using Prefect Cloud or Server, you can manage and monitor scheduled runs. This is tied to user management and connectivity aspects, as discussed here for managing users. In essence, by configuring your deployment correctly and setting up scheduling with dynamic parameters, you can run flows for multiple user IDs effectively. It's like setting up a time bomb—but the good kind, for executing tasks—set to explode with productivity every time it's triggered.