Fix circular import in flow module

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This PR fixes the circular import issue in the flow module by:

1. Refactoring import structure between flow.py, flow_visualizer.py, and utils.py
2. Fixing import sorting in flow modules
3. Ensuring type safety and documentation consistency

All flow-specific checks are passing:
Linting: All checks passed for flow module
Tests: All 11 flow tests passed
Type checking: No errors in flow module

Note: Type checking shows errors in unrelated modules (tasks, crews, tools) which are outside the scope of this PR's changes.

Link to Devin run: https://app.devin.ai/sessions/680db0ac62474c7f951714c2911f3a70

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Code Review Comment for crewAI Flow Visualization Changes

Overview

The recent pull request demonstrates commendable efforts towards enhancing the crewAI flow visualization system. Key improvements have been made in docstring documentation, modular code organization, and type safety. However, several areas may still require attention to ensure optimal functionality and maintainability.

Key Observations and Recommendations

1. Documentation Improvements

The addition of comprehensive docstrings is a significant step forward. However, inconsistencies in the docstring format need to be addressed.

Recommendation:

Please standardize the docstring format across all modules, adhering to the Google style for uniformity and enhanced readability.

Example:

def method_calls_crew(method: Optional[Callable[..., Any]]) -> bool:
    """Check if the method contains a .crew() call in its implementation.
    
    Args:
        method: Method to analyze for crew calls, can be None.
        
    Returns:
        bool: True if method contains .crew() call, False otherwise.
        
    Raises:
        TypeError: If input is not None and not a callable.
        ValueError: If method source code cannot be parsed.
    """

2. Code Organization

The restructuring into specialized modules has been positive, yet a few circular dependencies persist.

Recommendation:

Further refine imports to eliminate circular dependencies. This will improve code clarity and reduce potential runtime errors.

3. Type Safety

Type annotations have enhanced the robustness of the implementation, but some inconsistencies remain.

Recommendations:

• Use more specific types for dictionaries:

EdgeConfig = Dict[str, Union[str, float]]
NodeStyle = Dict[str, Union[str, int, bool]]

def add_edges(
    net: Network,
    flow: Flow[Any],
    node_positions: Dict[str, Tuple[float, float]],
    colors: Dict[str, str],
    edge_configs: Dict[str, EdgeConfig]
) -> None:

• Introduce TypeVar for improved generic type handling:

from typing import TypeVar, Generic

FlowState = TypeVar('FlowState', bound=Union[BaseModel, Dict[str, Any]])

class Flow(Generic[FlowState]):
    _state: FlowState

4. Path Security

While path validation has improved, additional enhancements could strengthen security.

Recommendation:

Enhance security checks to ensure safe path handling:

def safe_path_join(base_dir: Union[str, Path], filename: str) -> str:
    """Safely join paths with enhanced security checks."""
    dangerous_patterns = ['..', '~', '*', '?', '|', '>', '<', '$', '&', '`', ';']
    if any(pattern in str(filename) for pattern in dangerous_patterns):
        raise ValueError(f"Invalid filename: Contains dangerous pattern.")

5. Error Handling

Basic error handling is present but can be strengthened to cover more edge cases.

Recommendation:

Implement comprehensive error handling to enhance reliability:

def plot_flow(flow: Flow[Any], filename: str = "flow_plot") -> None:
    try:
        validate_flow(flow)
        visualizer = FlowPlot(flow)
        visualizer.plot(filename)
    except (ValueError, IOError) as e:
        logger.error(f"Flow visualization failed: {e}")
        raise

6. Visualization Improvements

Further opportunities exist for optimizing edge routing and node positioning.

Recommendation:

Consider enhancing the layout engine for better node positioning and clear, visually effective graphs:

def compute_positions(
    flow: Flow[Any],
    node_levels: Dict[str, int],
    y_spacing: float = 150,
    x_spacing: float = 150,
    min_node_distance: float = 50
) -> Dict[str, Tuple[float, float]]:

Summary of Key Improvements

1. Comprehensive docstrings and type hints added.
2. Modular organization of utilities achieved.
3. Enhanced path and error handling mechanisms.
4. Refinement of visualization components recommended.

Further Recommendations

1. Complete the application of type hints across all modules.
2. Develop additional unit tests for newly modularized components.
3. Implement a logging framework throughout the application for improved traceability.
4. Focus on input validation for function parameters to prevent potential issues.
5. Introduce more customization features for visualizations to meet user needs.

The improvements represent a significant stride in code quality and maintainability. Addressing the outlined recommendations will further enhance the robustness and usability of the crewAI flow visualization system.