prefect 3.9.0 - Pendulum's last swing
Update3 days agoUnverifiedAdded Oct 24, 2026
3.9.0 - Pendulum's last swing Released on October 21, 2026 Breaking Changes ⚠️ Drop Python 3.10 support Remove deprecated Runner execution paths Deprecate Pendulum datetime behavior on Python 3.11–3.12 New Features 🎉 Add Python 3.15 support Enhancements ➕➕ Add opt-in clearing for empty deployment schedules Cut CPU spent delivering events and API logs Open...
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