<@ULVA73B9P> i'm pulling the flow code from github...
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@Marvin i'm pulling the flow code from github repo and running the flows as kubernetes jobs. how to install python dependencies that is required for the flow code to run?
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It seems I've hit a few snags while trying to fetch the most accurate resources for you. However, I can still guide you through setting up Python dependencies for your Prefect flows running as Kubernetes jobs. 1. Dockerize Your Flow: Since you are running flows as Kubernetes jobs, it's common to use Docker containers. You would create a Dockerfile for your flow, adding all necessary Python dependencies there. Example Dockerfile:
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FROM python:3.9
   COPY requirements.txt .
   RUN pip install -r requirements.txt
   COPY . /your-flow-directory
   ENTRYPOINT ["python", "-m", "your_flow_module"]
2. Kubernetes Job Specifications: When setting up your Kubernetes job, specify the Docker image that includes your flow and its dependencies. Make sure your image is pushed to a container registry that your Kubernetes cluster can access, such as Docker Hub or Google Container Registry. 3. Using Prefect for Dependency Management: Prefect allows you to install dependencies at runtime using
conda
or
pip
environments declared in your flow setup if you decide not to fully Dockerize initially. However, Docker is more robust for managing dependencies with Kubernetes. For specific guidance on Prefect syntax or more detailed integration, checking the official Prefect 2.x documentation or Prefect 3.x documentation would be helpful. If your flows leverage specific capabilities introduced in Prefect 3.x or ControlFlow, it's prudent to adapt to those versions accordingly. And if it sounds like a lot, just remember: containers are like boxes, they work best when everything needed is inside! If only life could be packaged so neatly.