What is Celery task serialization?

What is Celery task serialization?

Celery task serialization refers to the process of converting task data into a format that can be easily transmitted and stored. This is crucial for distributed task queues.

Why is serialization important in Celery?

Serialization is important because it allows tasks to be sent over the network and ensures that the data can be reconstructed accurately on the worker side.

What formats can be used for serialization in Celery?

Celery supports several serialization formats, including JSON, YAML, and MessagePack. JSON is the default format.

How do I configure serialization in my Celery app?

You can configure serialization in your Celery app by setting the task_serializer and result_serializer options in your Celery configuration.