@ancient-wolf-19325 Does ArrayNode support sidecar tasks?

No, ArrayNode does not officially support sidecar tasks. According to this GitHub issue, ArrayNode currently supports only Python functions, container tasks, and pod tasks. Support for all task types and plugins, including sidecar tasks, is planned for future releases. Would you like more detail on this topic? Sources: - GitHub Issue #4515 👍 0 button 👎 0 button 💡 Hint: Mention @runllm in the thread for followups.

@ancient-wolf-19325 What's the difference between pod tasks and sidecar tasks?

Pod tasks and sidecar tasks in Flyte both allow running multiple containers within a single task, but they have some differences: 1. Pod Tasks: These provide a fully customizable Kubernetes pod specification using the Kubernetes Python client library. They allow you to define the entire pod spec, including multiple containers, volumes, and other Kubernetes-specific configurations. Pod tasks are more flexible and can be used for complex scenarios like running hyper-parameter optimizers or simulating services locally (Flyte Pod Example). 2. Sidecar Tasks: These are a simpler form of pod tasks where a primary container is accompanied by one or more sidecar containers. Sidecar tasks are typically used for scenarios like logging, monitoring, or running auxiliary services alongside the main task. They are less flexible compared to pod tasks but easier to configure for straightforward use cases (Flyte Sidecar Task Issue). Would you like more detail on this topic? Sources: - Flyte Pod Example - Flyte Sidecar Task Issue 👍 0 button 👎 0 button 💡 Hint: Mention @runllm in the thread for followups.

@ancient-wolf-19325 is there any point to using a sidecar task instead of just specifying @task(pod_template=...)

Using a sidecar task can be simpler and more straightforward for specific use cases compared to specifying a

pod_template

in the

@task

decorator. Here are some points to consider: 1. Simplicity: Sidecar tasks are easier to configure for straightforward use cases where you need an auxiliary container to run alongside the main task container. This can be useful for tasks like logging, monitoring, or running lightweight services (Flyte Sidecar Task Issue). 2. Ease of Use: The sidecar task abstraction is designed to be user-friendly and requires less boilerplate code compared to defining a full

pod_template

. This can be beneficial for users who are less familiar with Kubernetes pod specifications (Flyte Pod Example). Would you like more detail on this topic? Sources: - https://github.com/flyteorg/flyte/issues/435 👍 0 button 👎 0 button 💡 Hint: Mention @runllm in the thread for followups.