AIRFLOW 3: Upgrade Tips & BLUEPRINT
Why upgrade? What to plan?
What to watch out for?
Airflow 3, brings a wealth of new features that solve challenges that held users back in the past.
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Do you know the benefits for upgrading to v3?
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Do you have a plan for how to take advantage?
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Do you know what to watch out for in the migration?
If you're not sure yet, this article explores the key improvements in Airflow 3. ​
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We'll also discuss the challenges involved in migrating from previous versions and a blueprint to streamline your upgrade process.
Upgrade to Airflow 3.0
What's New in AIRFLOW 3?
Airflow's newest version empowers data teams with a more user-friendly, scalable, and secure platform, to solve data orchestration issues that used to hold teams back in the past.
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Key new features include
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A modern UI: Much easier to use
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DAG Versioning: Track changes and troubleshoot
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Task Isolation: Enhanced security and resource management​
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Run Tasks Anywhere: Flexibility to execute tasks across multi-cloud and on-premises
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​Event-Driven Scheduling: Trigger workflows dynamically based on data events, enabling whole new use cases
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Multi-Language Support: Ability to code in
additional languages, e.g. Golang
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WHY UPGRADE TO AIRFLOW 3?
Airflow 3.0 isn't just an update; it's a complete overhaul. It brings in features that enable Airflow to support a whole new set of data use cases and data workflows.
Imagine a world where you can effortlessly track DAG versions, ensuring you always know which
version caused an issue. With Airflow 3.0, this becomes reality. Airflow 3.0 revolutionizes
backfilling by making it simpler and more manageable. You can easily start, monitor, stop, and
restart backfill jobs directly from the UI or API.
Say goodbye to security concerns about tasks accessing databases directly. Airflow 3.0 isolates tasks, boosting security and stability.
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Embrace new data uses cases and opportunities by taking advantage of
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Multi-cloud and On-Premises deployments
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Triggered action, near-real-time use cases that were out of
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Running concurrent inference jobs, e.g., for Gen AI workflows that require high throughput
Upgrade to Airflow 3.0
MIGRATION TO AIRFLOW 3: What to watch out for
Migrating to Airflow 3 can be daunting though. It requires careful planning, expertise, and code restructuring due to significant architectural changes required for taking advantage of the new opportunities.
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Breaking Changes: Code adjustments are essential for leveraging the new possibilities. Custom operators and SubDags need refactoring.
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Architectural Shifts: New Edge Executor needs careful configuration and deployment of Airflow 3 across your multi-cloud and on-premises setup.
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Event-Driven Use Cases: Leveraging Data Assets for event-driven use cases demands a shift in DAG design. New, near-real-time use cases require net new development.
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Third-Party Packages Upgrade: Verify compatibility and update if needed
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Custom Code: Review and adjust for Airflow 3 compliance
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Deprecated Functions: Surface and recode for Airflow 3 compliance.​
A Poor Migration = High Risk
Downtime, errors, performance issues, and wasted resources can delay your access to Airflow .
Thorough testing of all DAGs, connections, integrations, transformed data, and the distributed tasks on your multi-cloud and on-premises mixed environment is crucial but time-consuming.
QBIZ CAN HELP
Navigating the migration to Airflow 3 can be daunting, but you don't have to go it alone. Qbiz's expert Airflow consultants are here to guide you every step of the way.
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Our team possesses deep architectural understanding and proven strategies to make your upgrade seamless. We'll help you overcome capacity constraints, resolve technical dependencies, and ensure
compatibility with Airflow 3.
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We offer tailored migration solutions, starting with a strategic assessment and planning phase to create a customized roadmap. Our experts will handle secure and efficient Airflow 3.0 deployment, including remote worker pools, and provide comprehensive code refactoring and validation.
Qbiz Blueprint for Airflow 3 Upgrade
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TAKE ADVANTAGE Of Airflow 3
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