docs: enhance Pydantic validator constraints and mark task complete
Verified that BanGUI's codebase is fully compliant with the constraint that Pydantic validators must not execute at import time or have side effects. Changes: - Architekture.md § 2.1: Added explicit 'No I/O or Side Effects' constraint for model validators, explaining why this prevents circular dependencies - Backend-Development.md: Enhanced validator documentation with subsection on import-time execution, including wrong/correct examples - Tasks.md: Marked '[Backend] Pydantic validators execute at import time' as COMPLETE with verification results and regression prevention guidance Verification Summary: ✓ Audited 14 model files: no problematic imports or function calls ✓ Import time: 0.159s (fast, no import-time side effects) ✓ Type checking: mypy --strict passes on all models ✓ Unit tests: 17 tests pass (100%) ✓ Correct pattern in use: validation in routers/services, not models The codebase architecture is sound—no code changes required, only documentation clarification to prevent future violations. Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
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### Field Validators and Validation Placement
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**Critical Constraint — No Import-Time Execution:**
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Pydantic validators, field defaults, and computed fields execute when a model is **defined** (at import time), not just when instances are created. For this reason:
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- Validators must be **pure functions** with no side effects
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- **NEVER** import or call runtime-dependent functions: `get_settings()`, file I/O, database queries, network calls, etc.
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- **NEVER** import from `app.config`, `app.utils`, `app.services`, or `app.routers` in model files
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Violating this constraint creates **hidden circular dependencies** that prevent the application from starting.
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**Example of What NOT to Do:**
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```python
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# ❌ WRONG — This gets executed at import time:
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from pydantic import Field
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from app.config import get_settings
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class ConfigModel(BaseModel):
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max_age: int = Field(default_factory=lambda: get_settings().max_log_max_age_days)
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# ↑ get_settings() is called when Python imports this module!
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```
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Field validators in models should only contain logic that is **stateless and does not depend on application configuration or state**. Validators must not import from `app.config`, `app.utils`, or `app.services`.
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For validation that depends on app-level state (e.g., file paths that must be within allowed directories), perform validation in the router or service layer:
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