Kestra: open-source orchestration platform for data, AI and infrastructure workflows, README overview

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  "usefulness": "- Define workflows as YAML kept in Git and also editable from the UI.\n- Trigger flows on schedules or events.\n- Add AI agents or RAG workflows as task types.",
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