Pydantic Encountering a value_error.frozenset when validating data with Pydantic.

A field expected to be a frozenset received a different type.

Understanding Pydantic: A Brief Overview

Pydantic is a data validation and settings management library for Python, leveraging Python's type annotations. It is widely used for data parsing and validation, ensuring that the data conforms to a specified schema. By using Pydantic, developers can define data models with clear constraints and receive automatic validation, making it an essential tool for robust Python applications.

Identifying the Symptom: value_error.frozenset

When working with Pydantic, you might encounter the error value_error.frozenset. This error typically arises during the validation process when a field defined as a frozenset receives data of a different type. The error message might look something like this:

pydantic.error_wrappers.ValidationError: 1 validation error for ModelName
field_name
value is not a valid frozenset (type=value_error.frozenset)

Understanding the Issue: Why value_error.frozenset Occurs

The value_error.frozenset error occurs because Pydantic expects the data to match the type specified in the model. A frozenset is an immutable set in Python, meaning once it is created, it cannot be modified. If the input data is not a frozenset, Pydantic raises this error to indicate a type mismatch.

Common Causes

  • Providing a list or set instead of a frozenset.
  • Incorrect data transformation before validation.

Steps to Fix the Issue: Ensuring Correct Data Types

To resolve the value_error.frozenset, follow these steps:

Step 1: Review the Pydantic Model

Ensure that the field in your Pydantic model is correctly defined as a frozenset. Here is an example:

from pydantic import BaseModel
from typing import FrozenSet

class MyModel(BaseModel):
field_name: FrozenSet[int]

Step 2: Convert Input Data to frozenset

Before passing data to the Pydantic model, convert it to a frozenset if necessary. For example:

input_data = [1, 2, 3]
converted_data = frozenset(input_data)

Step 3: Validate the Data

Pass the converted data to the Pydantic model:

model_instance = MyModel(field_name=converted_data)

Additional Resources

For more information on Pydantic and its features, consider visiting the following resources:

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the value_error.frozenset and ensure that your data validation process runs smoothly.

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