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Date Published
Author
Paola Peraza Calderon
Word count
1940
Language
English
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Summary

Astro CLI, developed by Astronomer, provides a streamlined, open-source solution for installing Apache Airflow® and running data pipelines locally in under five minutes. Designed to simplify the complexities traditionally associated with data orchestration tools, Astro CLI enables users to test Airflow DAGs and tasks efficiently, promote code to the cloud, and collaborate on shared data pipelines. It offers a local development environment with features like astro dev start and astro deploy, facilitating easy deployment and management of Airflow environments. The CLI also supports advanced testing capabilities, including syntax checking and unit tests with pytest, enhancing the ease of pipeline development. Additionally, the integration with the Astro platform offers users the ability to automate cloud deployments and manage environments seamlessly. With a commitment to expanding its functionalities, Astronomer aims to make data orchestration accessible both locally and in the cloud, inviting contributions from the community and offering opportunities to engage with the ongoing development of the tool.