def adata_parameterized(request):
    return gen_adata(shape=(200, 300), X_type=request.param)
def is_active(self):
        """
        Returns True when the start date is today or in the past and the
        task has not yet been completed.
        """
        start = self.start_date()
        return not self.is_completed() and (not start or start <= date.today())