Updated flow doc (#2828)
Co-authored-by: Lucas Gomide <lucaslg200@gmail.com>
@@ -75,11 +75,12 @@ class ExampleFlow(Flow):
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flow = ExampleFlow()
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flow.plot()
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result = flow.kickoff()
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print(f"Generated fun fact: {result}")
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```
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In the above example, we have created a simple Flow that generates a random city using OpenAI and then generates a fun fact about that city. The Flow consists of two tasks: `generate_city` and `generate_fun_fact`. The `generate_city` task is the starting point of the Flow, and the `generate_fun_fact` task listens for the output of the `generate_city` task.
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Each Flow instance automatically receives a unique identifier (UUID) in its state, which helps track and manage flow executions. The state can also store additional data (like the generated city and fun fact) that persists throughout the flow's execution.
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@@ -146,6 +147,7 @@ class OutputExampleFlow(Flow):
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flow = OutputExampleFlow()
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flow.plot("my_flow_plot")
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final_output = flow.kickoff()
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print("---- Final Output ----")
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@@ -158,9 +160,10 @@ Second method received: Output from first_method
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```
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</CodeGroup>
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In this example, the `second_method` is the last method to complete, so its output will be the final output of the Flow.
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The `kickoff()` method will return the final output, which is then printed to the console.
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The `kickoff()` method will return the final output, which is then printed to the console. The `plot()` method will generate the HTML file, which will help you understand the flow.
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#### Accessing and Updating State
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return self.state.message
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flow = StateExampleFlow()
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flow.plot("my_flow_plot")
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final_output = flow.kickoff()
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print(f"Final Output: {final_output}")
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print("Final State:")
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@@ -206,6 +210,8 @@ counter=2 message='Hello from first_method - updated by second_method'
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</CodeGroup>
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In this example, the state is updated by both `first_method` and `second_method`.
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After the Flow has run, you can access the final state to see the updates made by these methods.
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@@ -249,9 +255,12 @@ class UnstructuredExampleFlow(Flow):
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flow = UnstructuredExampleFlow()
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flow.plot("my_flow_plot")
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flow.kickoff()
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```
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**Note:** The `id` field is automatically generated and preserved throughout the flow's execution. You don't need to manage or set it manually, and it will be maintained even when updating the state with new data.
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**Key Points:**
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flow.kickoff()
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```
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**Key Points:**
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- **Defined Schema:** `ExampleState` clearly outlines the state structure, enhancing code readability and maintainability.
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flow = OrExampleFlow()
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flow.plot("my_flow_plot")
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flow.kickoff()
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```
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@@ -446,6 +458,8 @@ Logger: Hello from the second method
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</CodeGroup>
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When you run this Flow, the `logger` method will be triggered by the output of either the `start_method` or the `second_method`.
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The `or_` function is used to listen to multiple methods and trigger the listener method when any of the specified methods emit an output.
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@@ -474,6 +488,7 @@ class AndExampleFlow(Flow):
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print(self.state)
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flow = AndExampleFlow()
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flow.plot()
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flow.kickoff()
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```
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</CodeGroup>
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When you run this Flow, the `logger` method will be triggered only when both the `start_method` and the `second_method` emit an output.
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The `and_` function is used to listen to multiple methods and trigger the listener method only when all the specified methods emit an output.
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@@ -527,6 +544,7 @@ class RouterFlow(Flow[ExampleState]):
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flow = RouterFlow()
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flow.plot("my_flow_plot")
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flow.kickoff()
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```
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</CodeGroup>
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In the above example, the `start_method` generates a random boolean value and sets it in the state.
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The `second_method` uses the `@router()` decorator to define conditional routing logic based on the value of the boolean.
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If the boolean is `True`, the method returns `"success"`, and if it is `False`, the method returns `"failed"`.
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@@ -641,6 +661,7 @@ class MarketResearchFlow(Flow[MarketResearchState]):
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# Usage example
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async def run_flow():
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flow = MarketResearchFlow()
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flow.plot("MarketResearchFlowPlot")
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result = await flow.kickoff_async(inputs={"product": "AI-powered chatbots"})
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return result
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asyncio.run(run_flow())
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```
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This example demonstrates several key features of using Agents in flows:
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1. **Structured Output**: Using Pydantic models to define the expected output format (`MarketAnalysis`) ensures type safety and structured data throughout the flow.
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def plot():
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poem_flow = PoemFlow()
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poem_flow.plot()
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poem_flow.plot("PoemFlowPlot")
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if __name__ == "__main__":
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kickoff()
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plot()
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```
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In this example, the `PoemFlow` class defines a flow that generates a sentence count, uses the `PoemCrew` to generate a poem, and then saves the poem to a file. The flow is kicked off by calling the `kickoff()` method.
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In this example, the `PoemFlow` class defines a flow that generates a sentence count, uses the `PoemCrew` to generate a poem, and then saves the poem to a file. The flow is kicked off by calling the `kickoff()` method. The PoemFlowPlot will be generated by `plot()` method.
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### Running the Flow
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