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Koen

02/10/2025, 9:55 AM

@Marvin my current code only writes a dependency line from task task_run_future to tasks "future" and "thirdtask" if task_that_raises is submitted with x < 3 and thus fails. If task_that_raises is submitted with a number of 3 or above and the tasks completes, the dependency line to the other tasks is not drawn. Why does it happen and how can I guarantee that no matter the result of task_run_future, a dependency line is always drawn?

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from prefect import flow, get_run_logger, task, allow_failure
from prefect.states import Failed, Completed, StateType


#Custom Exception class that allows to return data
class TaskFailureException(Exception):
    def __init__(self, message, data):
        super().__init__(message)
        self.data = data


@task(task_run_name="task_that_raises: {x}")
def task_that_raises(x):    
    if x < 3:
        # Raise a custom exception with the data you want to preserve
        raise TaskFailureException(f"Value is too low: {x}", data=x)
    # Return data normally for a Completed state
    return x

@task()
def another_task(data):
    return (f"got here and showing data from previous task: {data}")

@task()
def third_task(data):
    return 5/data
    

@flow()
def demo_passing_data():
    global run_logger
    run_logger = get_run_logger()
 
    task_run_future = task_that_raises.submit(x = 1) #task started
    result = task_run_future.result(raise_on_failure=False) #task fails, jump to except
        
    if task_run_future.state.is_failed():
        print(f"Task 2 failed with data: {result.data}")
        test = result.data
        print(test)
    else:
        print(f"Task 2 completed with data: {result}")
        test = result


    # Pass the result data to another_task and establish dependency
    future = another_task.submit(data=result, wait_for=[result]) #als taak faalt dan krijgt die hier de exception
    thistasksresult = future.result()
    
    #wait_for creates dependency or pass result to create dependency
    thirdtask = third_task(data=test, wait_for=[result, future], return_state=True) #if you omit return_state=True, a failing task will fail the flow 
    if thirdtask.is_failed():
        
        return Failed(message='flow fails because task failed')
    
    return Completed()

if __name__ == "__main__":
    demo_passing_data()

Marvin

02/10/2025, 9:55 AM

Your message was too long by 38 tokens...

Koen

02/10/2025, 9:56 AM

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from prefect import flow, get_run_logger, task, allow_failure
from prefect.states import Failed, Completed, StateType


#Custom Exception class that allows to return data
class TaskFailureException(Exception):
    def __init__(self, message, data):
        super().__init__(message)
        self.data = data


@task(task_run_name="task_that_raises: {x}")
def task_that_raises(x):    
    if x < 3:
        # Raise a custom exception with the data you want to preserve
        raise TaskFailureException(f"Value is too low: {x}", data=x)
    # Return data normally for a Completed state
    return x

@task()
def another_task(data):
    return (f"{data}")

@task()
def third_task(data):
    return 5/data
    

@flow()
def demo_passing_data():
    global run_logger
    run_logger = get_run_logger()
 
    task_run_future = task_that_raises.submit(x = 1) #task started
    result = task_run_future.result(raise_on_failure=False) #task fails, jump to except
        
    if task_run_future.state.is_failed():
        print(f"Task 2 failed with data: {result.data}")
        test = result.data
        print(test)
    else:
        print(f"Task 2 completed with data: {result}")
        test = result


    # Pass the result data to another_task and establish dependency
    future = another_task.submit(data=result, wait_for=[result]) #als taak faalt dan krijgt die hier de exception
    thistasksresult = future.result()
    
    #wait_for creates dependency or pass result to create dependency
    thirdtask = third_task(data=test, wait_for=[result, future], return_state=True) 
    if thirdtask.is_failed():
        
        return Failed(message='flow fails because task failed')
    
    return Completed()

if __name__ == "__main__":
    demo_passing_data()

Marvin

02/10/2025, 9:56 AM

Your message was too long by 13 tokens...

Koen

02/10/2025, 9:57 AM

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from prefect import flow, get_run_logger, task, allow_failure
from prefect.states import Failed, Completed, StateType

#Custom Exception class that allows to return data
class TaskFailureException(Exception):
    def __init__(self, message, data):
        super().__init__(message)
        self.data = data


@task(task_run_name="task_that_raises: {x}")
def task_that_raises(x):    
    if x < 3:
        raise TaskFailureException(f"Value is too low: {x}", data=x)
    # Return data normally for a Completed state
    return x

@task()
def another_task(data):
    return (f"{data}")

@task()
def third_task(data):
    return 5/data    

@flow()
def demo_passing_data():
    global run_logger
    run_logger = get_run_logger()
 
    task_run_future = task_that_raises.submit(x = 1)
    result = task_run_future.result(raise_on_failure=False) 
        
    if task_run_future.state.is_failed():
        print(f"Task 2 failed with data: {result.data}")
        test = result.data
        print(test)
    else:
        print(f"Task 2 completed with data: {result}")
        test = result


    future = another_task.submit(data=result, wait_for=[result]) 
    thistasksresult = future.result()
    
    thirdtask = third_task(data=test, wait_for=[result, future], return_state=True) 
    if thirdtask.is_failed():
        
        return Failed(message='flow fails because task failed')
    
    return Completed()

if __name__ == "__main__":
    demo_passing_data()

Marvin

02/10/2025, 9:58 AM

Your issue with the dependency line not being drawn consistently is due to the incorrect use of the

wait_for

argument with task futures. The

wait_for

parameter is intended to ensure that a task waits for specified dependencies to complete before it starts. Here's how you can modify your code to ensure the dependency line is always drawn, regardless of whether

task_that_raises

fails or completes successfully: 1. Use
wait_for
Correctly: The

wait_for

argument should be a list of task futures, not the result of those tasks. This ensures that the task will wait for the completion of the specified tasks. 2. Modify the Code: Update your task submissions to correctly use

wait_for

with the task futures. Here's a corrected version of your code snippet:

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python
from prefect import flow, get_run_logger, task, allow_failure
from prefect.states import Failed, Completed

class TaskFailureException(Exception):
    def __init__(self, message, data):
        super().__init__(message)
        self.data = data

@task(task_run_name="task_that_raises: {x}")
def task_that_raises(x):    
    if x < 3:
        raise TaskFailureException(f"Value is too low: {x}", data=x)
    return x

@task()
def another_task(data):
    return f"{data}"

@task()
def third_task(data):
    return 5 / data    

@flow()
def demo_passing_data():
    run_logger = get_run_logger()
 
    task_run_future = task_that_raises.submit(x=1)
    result = task_run_future.result(raise_on_failure=False)
    
    if task_run_future.state.is_failed():
        <http://run_logger.info|run_logger.info>(f"Task failed with data: {result.data}")
        test = result.data
    else:
        <http://run_logger.info|run_logger.info>(f"Task completed with data: {result}")
        test = result

    future = another_task.submit(data=result, wait_for=[task_run_future])
    thistasksresult = future.result()
    
    thirdtask = third_task.submit(data=test, wait_for=[task_run_future, future])
    if thirdtask.result(raise_on_failure=False).is_failed():
        return Failed(message='Flow fails because a task failed')
    
    return Completed()

if __name__ == "__main__":
    demo_passing_data()

### Key Changes: - Use Task Futures in
wait_for
: Ensure you're passing the task futures (

task_run_future

future

) directly to the

wait_for

parameter. - Logging: Use

run_logger

for consistent logging. These adjustments should ensure that your dependency lines are drawn correctly in Prefect, regardless of the task outcomes. For more details, you can refer to the Prefect documentation on task dependencies.

Koen

02/10/2025, 10:03 AM

@Marvin, refer to the previously entered code. When using "`future = another_task.submit(data=result, wait_for=[task_run_future])`

thistasksresult = future.result()

" as you suggested, when my task_run_future fails, I get an prefect.exceptions.UnfinishedRun: Run is in PENDING state, its result is not available.

Marvin

02/10/2025, 10:03 AM

The

UnfinishedRun

exception occurs when you attempt to retrieve the result of a task that is not in a finished state, such as

PENDING

. This is problematic when a task fails and its state isn't explicitly handled before accessing its result. To handle this gracefully, you should modify your flow to check the state of

task_run_future

before attempting to retrieve its result. Here's how you can adjust your code: 1. Check Task State Before Accessing Result: Ensure that you check if the task has failed or completed before trying to access its result. 2. Handle Pending States: If a task is in a pending state, you should decide on a fallback mechanism or retry logic. Here's an updated version of your code with these considerations:

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python
from prefect import flow, get_run_logger, task, allow_failure
from prefect.states import Failed, Completed

class TaskFailureException(Exception):
    def __init__(self, message, data):
        super().__init__(message)
        self.data = data

@task(task_run_name="task_that_raises: {x}")
def task_that_raises(x):    
    if x < 3:
        raise TaskFailureException(f"Value is too low: {x}", data=x)
    return x

@task()
def another_task(data):
    return f"{data}"

@task()
def third_task(data):
    return 5 / data    

@flow()
def demo_passing_data():
    run_logger = get_run_logger()
 
    task_run_future = task_that_raises.submit(x=1)
    
    # Wait for the task to complete or fail
    task_run_future.wait()
    
    if task_run_future.state.is_failed():
        result = task_run_future.state.result(raise_on_failure=False)
        <http://run_logger.info|run_logger.info>(f"Task failed with data: {result.data}")
        test = result.data
    else:
        result = task_run_future.result()  # Safe to access result now
        <http://run_logger.info|run_logger.info>(f"Task completed with data: {result}")
        test = result

    future = another_task.submit(data=result, wait_for=[task_run_future])
    thistasksresult = future.result()
    
    thirdtask = third_task.submit(data=test, wait_for=[task_run_future, future])
    if thirdtask.result(raise_on_failure=False).is_failed():
        return Failed(message='Flow fails because a task failed')
    
    return Completed()

if __name__ == "__main__":
    demo_passing_data()

### Key Adjustments: - wait()
Method: Use

task_run_future.wait()

to ensure the task has reached a terminal state before accessing the result. - State Checks: Use

task_run_future.state.is_failed()

to determine if the task failed before attempting to access its result. These changes should prevent the

UnfinishedRun

exception by ensuring you only access results when tasks are in a finished state. For more details, you can refer to the Prefect exceptions documentation.

Koen

02/10/2025, 10:12 AM

@Marvin I applied your changes, the task fails properly and enters the "if task_run_future.state.is_failed():" condition. However, when calling "future = another_task.submit(data=test, wait_for=[task_run_future])", I still get a "Finished in state NotReady("Upstream task run 'bbc73965-d889-4db5-abf5-a95307aa3c4b' did not reach a 'COMPLETED' state.", type=PENDING)" error

Marvin

02/10/2025, 10:13 AM

The error you're encountering is due to the fact that Prefect expects all upstream tasks specified in the

wait_for

parameter to reach a

COMPLETED

state before proceeding. When a task fails, it doesn't reach the

COMPLETED

state, causing downstream tasks to enter a

NotReady

state. To handle this, you need to ensure that downstream tasks can proceed even if their upstream dependencies fail. You can achieve this by using the

allow_failure

decorator, which allows tasks to proceed even if their dependencies fail. However, since

allow_failure

decorates tasks to handle failures gracefully, it won't directly apply to your situation with

wait_for

. Instead, you can modify your logic to conditionally submit downstream tasks only when necessary, or use a different approach to handle failed states gracefully. Here's a refined approach: 1. Conditional Task Submission: Only submit tasks if their dependencies have not failed, or handle failures within the task logic itself. 2. Use
allow_failure
Strategically: If you want to ignore failures in specific tasks, you can decorate those tasks with

allow_failure

. Here's how you might adjust your flow:

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python
from prefect import flow, get_run_logger, task, allow_failure
from prefect.states import Failed, Completed

class TaskFailureException(Exception):
    def __init__(self, message, data):
        super().__init__(message)
        self.data = data

@task(task_run_name="task_that_raises: {x}")
def task_that_raises(x):    
    if x < 3:
        raise TaskFailureException(f"Value is too low: {x}", data=x)
    return x

@task()
def another_task(data):
    return f"{data}"

@task()
def third_task(data):
    return 5 / data    

@flow()
def demo_passing_data():
    run_logger = get_run_logger()
 
    task_run_future = task_that_raises.submit(x=1)
    task_run_future.wait()
    
    # Determine the result or fallback value
    if task_run_future.state.is_failed():
        result = task_run_future.state.result(raise_on_failure=False)
        <http://run_logger.info|run_logger.info>(f"Task failed with data: {result.data}")
        test = result.data
    else:
        result = task_run_future.result()
        <http://run_logger.info|run_logger.info>(f"Task completed with data: {result}")
        test = result

    # Conditionally submit downstream tasks
    if not task_run_future.state.is_failed():
        future = another_task.submit(data=result, wait_for=[task_run_future])
        thistasksresult = future.result()
        
        thirdtask = third_task.submit(data=test, wait_for=[task_run_future, future])
        if thirdtask.result(raise_on_failure=False).is_failed():
            return Failed(message='Flow fails because a task failed')
    
    return Completed()

if __name__ == "__main__":
    demo_passing_data()

### Key Adjustments: - Conditional Submission: Only submit

another_task

and

third_task

task_that_raises

does not fail. - Graceful Handling: Handle failed states within the flow logic to determine whether to proceed with downstream tasks. This approach ensures that your flow can handle task failures gracefully without causing downstream tasks to enter a

NotReady

state.

Koen

02/10/2025, 10:18 AM

@Marvin My

another_task

and

third_task

always need to be started, even if my task_that_raises fails. Can I use the allow_failure to add the dependency?

Marvin

02/10/2025, 10:19 AM

The

allow_failure

decorator in Prefect can be used to ensure that a task is marked as completed even if it fails, which allows downstream tasks to proceed. However, the

allow_failure

decorator itself isn't directly used to manage dependencies but rather to handle task failures gracefully. To achieve your goal of always starting

another_task

and

third_task

, even if

task_that_raises

fails, you can use

allow_failure

to ensure that the task's failure does not propagate, allowing downstream tasks to proceed regardless of the state of

task_that_raises

. Here's how you can use

allow_failure

for your scenario:

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python
from prefect import flow, get_run_logger, task, allow_failure
from prefect.states import Failed, Completed

class TaskFailureException(Exception):
    def __init__(self, message, data):
        super().__init__(message)
        self.data = data

@allow_failure
@task(task_run_name="task_that_raises: {x}")
def task_that_raises(x):    
    if x < 3:
        raise TaskFailureException(f"Value is too low: {x}", data=x)
    return x

@task()
def another_task(data):
    return f"{data}"

@task()
def third_task(data):
    return 5 / data    

@flow()
def demo_passing_data():
    run_logger = get_run_logger()
 
    task_run_future = task_that_raises.submit(x=1)
    task_run_future.wait()
    
    # Determine the result or fallback value
    if task_run_future.state.is_failed():
        result = task_run_future.state.result(raise_on_failure=False)
        <http://run_logger.info|run_logger.info>(f"Task failed with data: {result.data}")
        test = result.data
    else:
        result = task_run_future.result()
        <http://run_logger.info|run_logger.info>(f"Task completed with data: {result}")
        test = result

    # Submit downstream tasks regardless of the state of task_that_raises
    future = another_task.submit(data=test)
    thistasksresult = future.result()
    
    thirdtask = third_task.submit(data=test)
    if thirdtask.result(raise_on_failure=False).is_failed():
        return Failed(message='Flow fails because a task failed')
    
    return Completed()

if __name__ == "__main__":
    demo_passing_data()

### Key Adjustments: - allow_failure
Decorator: Applied to

task_that_raises

to ensure it is marked as completed, even if it fails. - Submit Downstream Tasks:

another_task

and

third_task

are submitted without

wait_for

, allowing them to run regardless of the state of

task_that_raises

. This approach ensures that all tasks proceed regardless of the failures in upstream tasks.

Koen

02/10/2025, 10:21 AM

@Marvin explain : @allow_failure @task(task_run_name="task_that_raises: {x}") def task_that_raises(x): if x < 3: raise TaskFailureException(f"Value is too low: {x}", data=x) return x

Marvin

02/10/2025, 10:21 AM

The

@allow_failure

decorator in Prefect is used to ensure that a task is marked as completed even if it encounters an exception during execution. This allows downstream tasks to continue execution without being blocked by the failure of the upstream task. Here's a breakdown of its usage in your code: ### Code Explanation

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python
@allow_failure
@task(task_run_name="task_that_raises: {x}")
def task_that_raises(x):
    if x < 3:
        raise TaskFailureException(f"Value is too low: {x}", data=x)
    return x

1. @allow_failure
Decorator: - This decorator is applied to the task function

task_that_raises

. - It ensures that even if the task raises an exception (like

TaskFailureException

), the task run will still be considered successful in terms of execution flow. This means that the task will not cause the entire flow to halt or fail, and downstream tasks can proceed as if the task completed normally. 2. @task
Decorator: - This decorator converts the function

task_that_raises

into a Prefect task. - The

task_run_name

parameter is used to dynamically name the task run based on the input

, which can be helpful for logging and debugging. 3. Function Logic: - The function

task_that_raises

checks if

is less than 3. If it is, it raises a

TaskFailureException

. - If

is 3 or greater, it simply returns

. ### Use Case Using

@allow_failure

is particularly useful in scenarios where you want to ensure that certain tasks in a flow can fail without affecting the execution of subsequent tasks. This is crucial in workflows where you might want to log failures or handle them in a specific way without stopping the entire process. For more detailed information on handling task failures and the

allow_failure

decorator, you may refer to the Prefect documentation.

Koen

02/10/2025, 10:22 AM

@Marvin the @allow_failure decorator causes this error: Encountered exception during execution: AttributeError("'allow_failure' object has no attribute 'submit'")

Marvin

02/10/2025, 10:23 AM

It seems there was a misunderstanding in the application of the

allow_failure

concept. In Prefect,

allow_failure

is not a decorator that you apply directly to a task function. Instead, it is used as a utility to handle task failures within a flow. To handle failures without blocking downstream tasks, you should manage the task's state explicitly within the flow. Here's how you can adjust your code to achieve this: 1. Remove the
allow_failure
Decorator: Since

allow_failure

is not a decorator, it should not be applied directly to the task function. 2. Handle Task Failures in the Flow: Use the task's state and result handling to ensure downstream tasks can proceed. Here's how you can adjust your flow:

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python
from prefect import flow, get_run_logger, task
from prefect.states import Failed, Completed

class TaskFailureException(Exception):
    def __init__(self, message, data):
        super().__init__(message)
        self.data = data

@task(task_run_name="task_that_raises: {x}")
def task_that_raises(x):    
    if x < 3:
        raise TaskFailureException(f"Value is too low: {x}", data=x)
    return x

@task()
def another_task(data):
    return f"{data}"

@task()
def third_task(data):
    return 5 / data    

@flow()
def demo_passing_data():
    run_logger = get_run_logger()
 
    task_run_future = task_that_raises.submit(x=1)
    task_run_future.wait()
    
    # Check the state and handle the result or fallback value
    if task_run_future.state.is_failed():
        result = task_run_future.state.result(raise_on_failure=False)
        <http://run_logger.info|run_logger.info>(f"Task failed with data: {result.data}")
        test = result.data
    else:
        result = task_run_future.result()
        <http://run_logger.info|run_logger.info>(f"Task completed with data: {result}")
        test = result

    # Always submit downstream tasks
    future = another_task.submit(data=test)
    thistasksresult = future.result()
    
    thirdtask = third_task.submit(data=test)
    if thirdtask.result(raise_on_failure=False).is_failed():
        return Failed(message='Flow fails because a task failed')
    
    return Completed()

if __name__ == "__main__":
    demo_passing_data()

### Key Adjustments: - Remove
allow_failure
: It is not applicable as a decorator. Instead, handle task failures within the flow logic. - Downstream Task Submission: Always submit downstream tasks, handling any exceptions or failures within the flow logic. This approach ensures that your flow can handle task failures gracefully, allowing downstream tasks to execute regardless of upstream task outcomes.

Koen

02/10/2025, 10:25 AM

@Marvin in the above code, can you make sure that I have a dependency between task_run_future and future ?

Marvin

02/10/2025, 10:25 AM

To establish a dependency between

task_run_future

and

future

, you can use the

wait_for

parameter in the

submit

method of

another_task

. This ensures that

another_task

will only start after

task_that_raises

has completed, regardless of whether it succeeded or failed. Here's how you can modify the flow to include this dependency:

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python
from prefect import flow, get_run_logger, task
from prefect.states import Failed, Completed

class TaskFailureException(Exception):
    def __init__(self, message, data):
        super().__init__(message)
        self.data = data

@task(task_run_name="task_that_raises: {x}")
def task_that_raises(x):    
    if x < 3:
        raise TaskFailureException(f"Value is too low: {x}", data=x)
    return x

@task()
def another_task(data):
    return f"{data}"

@task()
def third_task(data):
    return 5 / data    

@flow()
def demo_passing_data():
    run_logger = get_run_logger()
 
    task_run_future = task_that_raises.submit(x=1)
    task_run_future.wait()
    
    # Check the state and handle the result or fallback value
    if task_run_future.state.is_failed():
        result = task_run_future.state.result(raise_on_failure=False)
        <http://run_logger.info|run_logger.info>(f"Task failed with data: {result.data}")
        test = result.data
    else:
        result = task_run_future.result()
        <http://run_logger.info|run_logger.info>(f"Task completed with data: {result}")
        test = result

    # Submit another_task with dependency on task_run_future
    future = another_task.submit(data=test, wait_for=[task_run_future])
    thistasksresult = future.result()
    
    thirdtask = third_task.submit(data=test, wait_for=[future])
    if thirdtask.result(raise_on_failure=False).is_failed():
        return Failed(message='Flow fails because a task failed')
    
    return Completed()

if __name__ == "__main__":
    demo_passing_data()

### Key Changes: - wait_for
Parameter: Used

wait_for=[task_run_future]

in the

submit

method of

another_task

to ensure it depends on the completion of

task_that_raises

. - Ensured Dependency: This setup ensures that

another_task

will only start after

task_that_raises

has either completed or failed. This modification ensures that your flow maintains the desired dependencies between tasks.

Koen

02/10/2025, 10:27 AM

@Marvin it seems like my task_run_future is stuck in PENDING mode and that is blocking the start of future. Can I force the state to completed after using the "if task_run_future.state.is_failed():" check?

Marvin

02/10/2025, 10:27 AM

To force a task's state to

COMPLETED

after it has failed, you can manually set its state within the flow. Prefect allows you to manipulate task states programmatically, which can be useful in scenarios where you want to override the default behavior. Here's how you can modify your code to force the state of

task_run_future

COMPLETED

after checking its failure state:

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python
from prefect import flow, get_run_logger, task
from prefect.states import Failed, Completed, State

class TaskFailureException(Exception):
    def __init__(self, message, data):
        super().__init__(message)
        self.data = data

@task(task_run_name="task_that_raises: {x}")
def task_that_raises(x):    
    if x < 3:
        raise TaskFailureException(f"Value is too low: {x}", data=x)
    return x

@task()
def another_task(data):
    return f"{data}"

@task()
def third_task(data):
    return 5 / data    

@flow()
def demo_passing_data():
    run_logger = get_run_logger()
 
    task_run_future = task_that_raises.submit(x=1)
    task_run_future.wait()
    
    # Check the state and handle the result or fallback value
    if task_run_future.state.is_failed():
        result = task_run_future.state.result(raise_on_failure=False)
        <http://run_logger.info|run_logger.info>(f"Task failed with data: {result.data}")
        test = result.data
        # Force the task state to COMPLETED
        task_run_future.set_state(Completed(message="Task failed but state forced to completed."))
    else:
        result = task_run_future.result()
        <http://run_logger.info|run_logger.info>(f"Task completed with data: {result}")
        test = result

    # Submit another_task with dependency on task_run_future
    future = another_task.submit(data=test, wait_for=[task_run_future])
    thistasksresult = future.result()
    
    thirdtask = third_task.submit(data=test, wait_for=[future])
    if thirdtask.result(raise_on_failure=False).is_failed():
        return Failed(message='Flow fails because a task failed')
    
    return Completed()

if __name__ == "__main__":
    demo_passing_data()

### Key Adjustments: - Force State to
COMPLETED
: After checking if

task_run_future

failed, use

task_run_future.set_state(Completed(...))

to manually set its state to

COMPLETED

. - Ensure Dependency: With the state forced to

COMPLETED

, downstream tasks can now proceed without being blocked. This modification ensures that even if

task_that_raises

fails, its state is overridden to

COMPLETED

, allowing dependent tasks to execute.

Koen

02/10/2025, 10:29 AM

@Marvin PrefectConcurrentFuture' object has no attribute 'set_state'

Marvin

02/10/2025, 10:29 AM

The error you're encountering indicates that

PrefectConcurrentFuture

objects do not have a

set_state

method. Instead, you should interact with the state of a task run through the Prefect API or handle the logic within the flow itself. To ensure that downstream tasks can proceed even if an upstream task fails, you can handle the failure logic explicitly and continue the flow execution. Here's how you can adjust your flow without directly setting the state:

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python
from prefect import flow, get_run_logger, task
from prefect.states import Failed, Completed

class TaskFailureException(Exception):
    def __init__(self, message, data):
        super().__init__(message)
        self.data = data

@task(task_run_name="task_that_raises: {x}")
def task_that_raises(x):    
    if x < 3:
        raise TaskFailureException(f"Value is too low: {x}", data=x)
    return x

@task()
def another_task(data):
    return f"{data}"

@task()
def third_task(data):
    return 5 / data    

@flow()
def demo_passing_data():
    run_logger = get_run_logger()
 
    task_run_future = task_that_raises.submit(x=1)
    task_run_future.wait()
    
    # Check the state and handle the result or fallback value
    if task_run_future.state.is_failed():
        result = task_run_future.state.result(raise_on_failure=False)
        <http://run_logger.info|run_logger.info>(f"Task failed with data: {result.data}")
        test = result.data
    else:
        result = task_run_future.result()
        <http://run_logger.info|run_logger.info>(f"Task completed with data: {result}")
        test = result

    # Submit another_task with dependency on task_run_future
    # Use allow_failure or handle the failure in the task logic
    future = another_task.submit(data=test)
    thistasksresult = future.result()
    
    thirdtask = third_task.submit(data=test)
    if thirdtask.result(raise_on_failure=False).is_failed():
        return Failed(message='Flow fails because a task failed')
    
    return Completed()

if __name__ == "__main__":
    demo_passing_data()

### Key Adjustments: - Handle Failures in Logic: Instead of trying to force the state, handle the failure logic within the flow. - Proceed with Downstream Tasks: Submit downstream tasks without relying on upstream task states being

COMPLETED

. This approach ensures that your flow logic accounts for task failures and proceeds with downstream tasks as needed.

Koen

02/10/2025, 10:36 AM

@Marvin explain

resolve_futures_to_states

Marvin

02/10/2025, 10:36 AM

The

resolve_futures_to_states

function in Prefect is used to convert a collection of Prefect futures into their final states. This process involves waiting for the execution of the tasks associated with these futures to complete, and then retrieving their outcomes. ### Key Points about `resolve_futures_to_states`: 1. Purpose: - It collects all the futures from a given expression and resolves them to their final states. This means it waits for the task execution to complete and then retrieves the state each task ended in (e.g.,

COMPLETED

FAILED

). 2. Handling of Unsupported Types: - If the function encounters object types that it does not support, it will return them without modification. This ensures that only Prefect futures are processed. 3. Use Case: - This function is particularly useful when you have a complex expression or collection containing multiple futures and you want to ensure that all tasks have reached a terminal state before proceeding. 4. Implementation Details: - It uses a helper function to traverse the expression or collection and collect all the futures. - It then waits for each future to reach its final state and compiles these states into a list. This function is essential for workflows where understanding the final state of multiple tasks is necessary for subsequent logic or decision-making. It ensures that all tasks have completed their execution and allows you to handle their results or states accordingly.

Koen

02/10/2025, 10:36 AM

@Marvin how do I call it?

Marvin

02/10/2025, 10:37 AM

To call the

resolve_futures_to_states

function, you need to pass it an expression that contains Prefect futures. This function will return the final states of those futures. Here's how you can use it: ### Usage

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python
from prefect.futures import resolve_futures_to_states
from prefect import flow, task

@task
def example_task(x):
    return x * 2

@flow
def example_flow():
    futures = [example_task.submit(i) for i in range(5)]
    
    # Use resolve_futures_to_states to get the final states of the futures
    final_states = resolve_futures_to_states(futures)
    
    for state in final_states:
        print(state)

if __name__ == "__main__":
    example_flow()

### Explanation - Import: Ensure you import

resolve_futures_to_states

from

prefect.futures

. - Expression: Pass a list or collection of Prefect futures (e.g., the result of task submissions) to

resolve_futures_to_states

. - Result: The function will wait for all futures to complete and return their final states, allowing you to inspect or use these states in your flow logic. This approach is useful when you need to ensure that all tasks have completed and want to handle their outcomes collectively.

Koen

02/10/2025, 10:42 AM

@Marvin Explain

return_value_to_state

Marvin

02/10/2025, 10:42 AM

The

return_value_to_state

function in Prefect is used to convert a return value from a task or a function into a Prefect

State

object. This is crucial for managing task results within the Prefect framework, as states encapsulate not only the result but also the execution status and metadata. ### Key Points about `return_value_to_state`: 1. Purpose: - It converts a raw return value from a task into a

State

object. This allows Prefect to manage and track the task's result within its state management system. 2. State Object: - A

State

object in Prefect contains information about the task's execution, such as whether it was successful (

COMPLETED

), failed (

FAILED

), or encountered an exception. 3. Usage: - This function is typically used internally by Prefect when handling task results. When a task completes, its return value is automatically converted into a

State

object for further processing or storage. 4. Integration with Prefect's State Management: - By converting return values into states, Prefect can provide a consistent interface for accessing task results, handling retries, logging, and error management. This function is essential for integrating task execution results into Prefect's broader workflow management and orchestration capabilities. It ensures that all task outcomes are uniformly represented as states, facilitating easier monitoring and control of workflows.

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