Comparing Argo Workflows and Airflow in Distributed Environments

Explore the advantages of Argo Workflows over Apache Airflow for orchestrating pipeline jobs in distributed environments in this 26-minute conference talk from the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). Dive into the architecture, resource management, and workflow definitions of Argo Workflows, and discover how it leverages Kubernetes to provide superior scaling capabilities for data pipelines. Learn why Argo Workflows is the preferred choice for expanding teams distributed across multiple regions and zones, eliminating dependencies on specific tech stacks. Gain insights into running example jobs and understand how Argo Workflows and Kubernetes offer distinct scaling advantages for any data pipeline user.

Comparing Argo Workflows and Airflow in a Distributed Environment