pyingraph 0.1.1

A Python-based framework for graphically integrating multiple Python algorithms

🐷 PyG: PyInGraph

A Python-based framework for graphically integrating multiple Python algorithms through a node-based computational graph system.

Overview

PyInGraph provides a flexible framework for creating and executing computational graphs where each node represents a Python algorithm block. The framework supports both local and remote module loading, making it ideal for distributed algorithm development and integration.

Features

• Node-based Architecture: Create computational graphs using algorithm blocks as nodes
• Remote Module Support: Load algorithm blocks from remote repositories via HTTP
• Parameter Management: Flexible parameter loading and validation system
• State Management: Support for stateful algorithm blocks with reset capabilities
• NetworkX Integration: Built-in support for graph visualization and analysis
• Time-based Simulation: Support for time-dependent algorithm execution

Installation

From Source

cd PyInGraph
pip install -e .

Dependencies

• Python >= 3.7
• numpy
• matplotlib
• networkx
• httpimport
• requests

Quick Start

Creating a Custom Algorithm Block

from pyingraph import BlockBase

class MyAlgorithmBlock(BlockBase):
    def __init__(self):
        super().__init__()
        self.state = 0
        self.attrNamesArr = ["gain", "offset"]  # Define required parameters
    
    def read_inputs(self, inputs: list) -> None:
        if len(inputs) != 1:
            raise ValueError("Expected exactly one input")
        self.input_value = inputs[0]
    
    def compute_outputs(self, time=None) -> list:
        self.state += 1
        result = self.input_value * self.gain + self.offset + self.state
        return [result]
    
    def reset(self) -> None:
        self.state = 0

Loading and Executing a Graph

from pyingraph import GraphLoader

# Load graph from JSON description
loader = GraphLoader("my_graph.json", flag_remote=False)
loader.load()

# Get nodes and edges
nodes = loader.get_nodes()
edges = loader.get_edges()

# Get NetworkX graph for visualization
nx_graph = loader.get_nx_graph()

Graph Description Format

Create a JSON file describing your computational graph:

{
  "nodes": [
    {
      "id": "node1",
      "name": "Input Block",
      "class_file": "my_algorithm_block.py",
      "class_name": "MyAlgorithmBlock",
      "parameters": {
        "gain": 2.0,
        "offset": 1.0
      }
    }
  ],
  "edges": [
    {
      "source_node_id": "node1",
      "target_node_id": "node2",
      "source_port_idx": 0,
      "target_port_idx": 0
    }
  ]
}

Core Components

BlockBase

The abstract base class for all algorithm blocks. Every custom block must inherit from BlockBase and implement:

• __init__(): Initialize the block and define required parameters in attrNamesArr
• read_inputs(inputs: list): Validate and store input values
• compute_outputs(time: float): Perform the algorithm computation
• reset(): Reset internal states (optional)

GraphLoader

Handles loading and instantiation of computational graphs from JSON descriptions. Supports:

• Local module loading
• Remote module loading via HTTP
• Parameter validation and injection
• NetworkX graph generation

Remote Module Support

PyInGraph supports loading algorithm blocks from remote repositories:

# Load graph with remote modules
loader = GraphLoader("http://example.com/graph.json", flag_remote=True)
loader.load()

In your JSON description, specify the remote folder URL:

{
  "nodes": [
    {
      "id": "remote_node",
      "folder_url": "http://example.com/algorithms/",
      "class_file": "remote_algorithm.py",
      "class_name": "RemoteAlgorithm",
      "parameters": {}
    }
  ]
}

Development

Running Tests

pip install -e ".[dev]"
pytest

Code Formatting

black src/
flake8 src/

API Reference

BlockBase Methods

• read_parameters(parDict: dict): Load parameters from dictionary
• read_inputs(inputs: list): Abstract method to read input values
• compute_outputs(time: float): Abstract method to compute outputs
• reset(): Abstract method to reset internal states

GraphLoader Methods

• load(): Load and parse the graph description
• get_nodes(): Get list of instantiated node objects
• get_edges(): Get list of edge descriptions
• get_nx_graph(): Get NetworkX DiGraph representation

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

Support

For questions and support, please contact: [e-mail]