<@ULVA73B9P> how do I define a custom serializer t...
# ask-marvin
p
@Marvin how do I define a custom serializer to be used by default? Something like
prefect.settings = ...
?
m
To define a custom serializer in Prefect, you can create a serializer class by implementing the
Serializer
interface. You can then set this custom serializer in your Prefect configuration. Here's a rough outline of the steps you might take: 1. Define the Serializer: Implement your custom serializer by creating a class that implements the
Serializer
interface. This involves defining methods like
dumps
and
loads
. 2. Set the Serializer in Configuration: You would typically set your custom serializer in the Prefect configuration file, typically
prefect.toml
. However, the exact setting to change the default serializer isn't directly mentioned in the documentation. 3. Use the Serializer: Once defined, you can use this serializer in your tasks or flows by specifying it explicitly if the global configuration doesn't automatically apply it. For more detailed information, you might want to explore the Prefect serializers.py file for implementation examples. For further reading on Prefect settings and profiles, you can refer to the Prefect settings documentation. If you need specific guidance on setting this in the configuration, it might be worth reaching out to the Prefect community or checking for updates in their documentation.
p
This is enormously unhelpful: However, the exact setting to change the default serializer isn't directly mentioned in the documentation.