[Solved] You wrote this Celery task in your Flask app: @celery_app.task def add(x, y): return x + y But when you call add.delay(2, 3), it raises an IndentationError. What is the problem? | Flask

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You wrote this Celery task in your Flask app:

@celery_app.task
def add(x, y):
return x + y

But when you call add.delay(2, 3), it raises an IndentationError. What is the problem?

Adelay() cannot be called on tasks

BThe function body is not indented properly

CYou forgot to import Celery

DThe decorator syntax is incorrect

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check function indentation
Python requires the function body to be indented under the def line.
Step 2: Identify error cause
Here, return x + y is not indented, causing IndentationError.
Final Answer:
The function body is not indented properly -> Option B
Quick Check:
Python needs indented function bodies [OK]

Quick Trick: Indent function body under def line [OK]

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