dbos-python

name	dbos-python
description	ALWAYS use this when the request matches Dbos Python: Guide for building reliable, fault-tolerant Python applications with DBOS durable workflows.

DBOS Python Best Practices

Selective Reading Rule

Start with:

• references/usage-routing.md
• references/quality-checklist.md

Then load only the inherited docs, scripts, assets, or examples that match the user's actual task.

Selective Reading Rule

Start with:

• references/senior-master-standard.md
• AGENTS.md
• references/_sections.md

Then open only the reference files in the category that matches the workflow, queue, step, lifecycle, or testing problem.

Guide for building reliable, fault-tolerant Python applications with DBOS durable workflows.

When to Use

Reference these guidelines when:

• Adding DBOS to existing Python code
• Creating workflows and steps
• Using queues for concurrency control
• Implementing workflow communication (events, messages, streams)
• Configuring and launching DBOS applications
• Using DBOSClient from external applications
• Testing DBOS applications

Rule Categories by Priority

Priority	Category	Impact	Prefix
1	Lifecycle	CRITICAL	lifecycle-
2	Workflow	CRITICAL	workflow-