@Marvin I'm monitoring cpu usage for my prefect deployment I'm seeing the prefect engine is using a steady ~45% of cpu when running three flow runs. is this normal?

To understand whether a steady ~45% CPU usage for the Prefect engine when running three flow runs is normal, we need to consider several factors, such as the complexity of the flows, the computational tasks involved, and the environment where Prefect is deployed. Here's what you can do: 1. Check Resource Allocation: Ensure that the resources allocated to your Prefect deployment are appropriate for the tasks being executed. High CPU usage can be normal if the tasks are computationally intensive. 2. Optimize Flows: Review your flow and task definitions to see if there are any inefficiencies or opportunities for optimization. This can include ensuring that tasks are not unnecessarily blocking or waiting. 3. Concurrency and Parallelism: Prefect allows for concurrent task execution. Ensure that your tasks are configured correctly to take advantage of this feature, which can impact CPU usage. 4. Profiling and Monitoring: Utilize profiling tools to gain insights into which parts of your flow are consuming the most resources. This can help identify bottlenecks or inefficient code. 5. Prefect Configuration: Review your Prefect configuration to ensure it's optimized for your use case. This includes reviewing settings related to task retries, timeouts, and logging. If you want specific guidance on optimizing your flows or understanding more about Prefect's resource usage, I can look into the relevant documentation or issues. Let me know if you'd like me to do that!