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Operators

Operators run Python, Bash, SQL and integrations.

Intermediate 10 min read Lesson 2 of 150 Challenge included
What you will be able to do
  • Use PythonOperator for Python.
  • Use BashOperator for commands.
  • Keep tasks idempotent.

In plain English

Operators run Python, Bash, SQL and integrations.

  • Use PythonOperator for Python.
  • Use BashOperator for commands.
  • Keep tasks idempotent.
tasks.pyPython
def load(**context):
    print('loading')

task = PythonOperator(task_id='load', python_callable=load)
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Answer from memory: Which operator runs a Python function?

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