Building & Running

Flow Run

A Flow Run is the execution of a Flow. It is the unit of work in Ascend, and is the object that is created when you run a Flow.

Parameters

Parameters are a way to parameterize your Flows and Components. They allow you to define variables that can be used to customize the behavior of your Flows and Components.

Profile

A Profile defines runtime parameters and default configurations for your Flows. Profiles enable you to reuse Flows across different Workspaces and Deployments by utilizing customizable parameters for connections, components, and vaults.

Automation

An Automation streamlines your data lifecycle by triggering Flow runs based on events (e.g., Flow completion, schedules) or conditions.

Conclusion

By effectively using parameters, profiles, and automation, you can build dynamic, adaptable, and efficient data pipelines within Ascend. Remember to test thoroughly in controlled environments and document your configurations for maintainability and clarity.