35 | Deserialization

docs/source/changelog.rst

@@ -3,6 +3,23 @@ Changelog
 
 All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
 
+[0.3.0] - 2025-04-10
+--------------------
+
+Added
+^^^^^
+
+
+Changed
+^^^^^^^
+- Updated ``IsTypedDictValidator` and ``IsDataclassValidator`` to require a specific model and
+  checks if the input json is in the defined format.
+
+Removed
+^^^^^^^
+- ``RemoveEmojisFilter``
+- ``ToPascaleCaseFilter``
+
 
 [0.2.0] - 2025-04-07
 --------------------

docs/source/conf.py

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 project = "flask-inputfilter"
 copyright = "2025, Leander Cain Slotosch"
 author = "Leander Cain Slotosch"
-release = "0.2.0"
+release = "0.3.0"
 
 extensions = ["sphinx_rtd_theme"]
 

docs/source/options/deserialization.rst

@@ -0,0 +1,109 @@
+Deserialization
+===============
+
+Deserialization in Flask-InputFilter allows you to convert validated data 
+into custom model objects or maintain it as a dictionary. This feature is 
+particularly useful when you want to work with strongly-typed objects in 
+your application.
+
+Overview
+--------
+
+The deserialization process is handled through two main methods:
+
+- ``setModel()``: Sets the model class to be used for deserialization
+- ``serialize()``: Converts the validated data into an instance of the 
+  specified model class or returns the raw data as a dictionary
+
+Configuration
+-------------
+
+The ``validate()`` method will automatically deserialize the validated data 
+into an instance of the model class, if there is a model class set.
+
+.. code-block:: python
+
+    from flask_inputfilter import InputFilter
+    from dataclasses import dataclass
+
+
+    @dataclass
+    class User:
+        username: str
+        email: str
+
+
+    class UserInputFilter(InputFilter):
+        def __init__(self):
+            super().__init__()
+
+            self.setModel(User)
+
+Examples
+--------
+
+Usage with Flask Routes
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+You can also use deserialization in your Flask routes:
+
+.. code-block:: python
+
+    from flask import Flask, jsonify, g
+    from flask_inputfilter import InputFilter
+
+
+    class User:
+        def __init__(self, username: str):
+            self.username = username
+
+
+    class MyInputFilter(InputFilter):
+        def __init__(self):
+            super().__init__(methods=["GET"])
+            self.add("username")
+            self.setModel(User)
+
+
+    app = Flask(__name__)
+
+    @app.route("/test", methods=["GET"])
+    @MyInputFilter.validate()
+    def test_route():
+        # g.validated_data will contain the deserialized User instance
+
+        validated_data: User = g.validated_data
+
+Usage outside of Flask Routes
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+You can also use deserialization outside of Flask routes:
+
+.. code-block:: python
+
+    from flask import Flask, jsonify, g
+    from flask_inputfilter import InputFilter
+
+
+    class User:
+        def __init__(self, username: str):
+            self.username = username
+
+
+    class MyInputFilter(InputFilter):
+        def __init__(self):
+            super().__init__(methods=["GET"])
+            self.add("username")
+            self.setModel(User)
+
+    app = Flask(__name__)
+
+    @app.route("/test", methods=["GET"])
+    def test_route():
+        input_filter = MyInputFilter()
+        input_filter.setData({"username": "test user"})
+
+        if not input_filter.isValid():
+            return jsonify({"error": "Invalid data"}), 400
+
+        validated_data: User = input_filter.serialize()

docs/source/options/index.rst

@@ -11,3 +11,4 @@ Options
     condition
     copy
     external_api
+    deserialization

docs/source/options/validator.rst

@@ -504,16 +504,16 @@ IsDataclassValidator
 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 **Description:**
 
-Validates that the provided value is an instance of a dataclass. Optionally checks whether it matches a specific dataclass type.
+Validates that the provided value conforms to a specific dataclass type.
 
 **Parameters:**
 
-- **dataclass_type** (*Optional[Type]*): The expected dataclass type.
+- **dataclass_type** (*Type[dict]*): The expected dataclass type.
 - **error_message** (*Optional[str]*): Custom error message if validation fails.
 
 **Expected Behavior:**
 
-Ensures the input is a dataclass (using Python’s dataclass mechanism) and, if specified, that it is an instance of the provided type. Raises a ``ValidationError`` otherwise.
+Ensures the input is a dictionary and, that all expected keys are present. Raises a ``ValidationError`` if the structure does not match.
 
 **Example Usage:**
 
@@ -974,16 +974,16 @@ IsTypedDictValidator
 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 **Description:**
 
-Validates that the provided value is a TypedDict instance. Optionally, it checks whether the dictionary conforms to a specified TypedDict structure.
+Validates that the provided value conforms to a specified TypedDict structure.
 
 **Parameters:**
 
-- **typed_dict_type** (*Optional[Type[TypedDict]]*): The TypedDict class that defines the expected structure.
+- **typed_dict_type** (*Type[TypedDict]*): The TypedDict class that defines the expected structure.
 - **error_message** (*Optional[str]*): Custom error message if the validation fails.
 
 **Expected Behavior:**
 
-Ensures the input is a dictionary and, if a specific TypedDict type is provided, that all expected keys are present. Raises a ``ValidationError`` if the structure does not match.
+Ensures the input is a dictionary and, that all expected keys are present. Raises a ``ValidationError`` if the structure does not match.
 
 **Example Usage:**
 

flask_inputfilter/InputFilter.py

@@ -1,6 +1,16 @@
 import json
 import re
-from typing import Any, Callable, Dict, List, Optional, Tuple, Union
+from typing import (
+    Any,
+    Callable,
+    Dict,
+    List,
+    Optional,
+    Tuple,
+    Type,
+    TypeVar,
+    Union,
+)
 
 from flask import Response, g, request
 from typing_extensions import final
@@ -13,6 +23,8 @@
 
 API_PLACEHOLDER_PATTERN = re.compile(r"{{(.*?)}}")
 
+T = TypeVar("T")
+
 
 class InputFilter:
     """
@@ -28,6 +40,7 @@ class InputFilter:
         "__data",
         "__validated_data",
         "__errors",
+        "__model_class",
     )
 
     def __init__(self, methods: Optional[List[str]] = None) -> None:
@@ -39,6 +52,7 @@ def __init__(self, methods: Optional[List[str]] = None) -> None:
         self.__data: Dict[str, Any] = {}
         self.__validated_data: Dict[str, Any] = {}
         self.__errors: Dict[str, str] = {}
+        self.__model_class: Optional[Type[T]] = None
 
     @final
     def add(
@@ -333,7 +347,7 @@ def getValues(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
         Retrieves a dictionary of key-value pairs from the current object.
         This method provides access to the internal state or configuration of
         the object in a dictionary format, where keys are strings and values
-        can be of various types depending on the object’s design.
+        can be of various types depending on the object's design.
 
         Returns:
             Dict[str, Any]: A dictionary containing string keys and their
@@ -518,6 +532,31 @@ def merge(self, other: "InputFilter") -> None:
             else:
                 self.__global_validators.append(validator)
 
+    @final
+    def setModel(self, model_class: Type[T]) -> None:
+        """
+        Set the model class for serialization.
+
+        Args:
+            model_class: The class to use for serialization.
+        """
+        self.__model_class = model_class
+
+    @final
+    def serialize(self) -> Union[Dict[str, Any], T]:
+        """
+        Serialize the validated data. If a model class is set,
+        returns an instance of that class, otherwise returns the
+        raw validated data.
+
+        Returns:
+            Union[Dict[str, Any], T]: The serialized data.
+        """
+        if self.__model_class is None:
+            return self.__validated_data
+
+        return self.__model_class(**self.__validated_data)
+
     @final
     def isValid(self) -> bool:
         """
@@ -649,7 +688,12 @@ def wrapper(
 
                     input_filter.__data = {**data, **kwargs}
 
-                    g.validated_data = input_filter.validateData()
+                    validated_data = input_filter.validateData()
+
+                    if input_filter.__model_class is not None:
+                        validated_data = input_filter.serialize()
+
+                    g.validated_data = validated_data
 
                 except ValidationError as e:
                     return Response(

flask_inputfilter/Validator/IsDataclassValidator.py

@@ -1,9 +1,10 @@
-from dataclasses import is_dataclass
-from typing import Any, Optional, Type
+from typing import Any, Optional, Type, TypeVar
 
 from flask_inputfilter.Exception import ValidationError
 from flask_inputfilter.Validator import BaseValidator
 
+T = TypeVar("T")
+
 
 class IsDataclassValidator(BaseValidator):
     """
@@ -14,20 +15,21 @@ class IsDataclassValidator(BaseValidator):
 
     def __init__(
         self,
-        dataclass_type: Optional[Type[dict]] = None,
+        dataclass_type: Type[T],
         error_message: Optional[str] = None,
     ) -> None:
         self.dataclass_type = dataclass_type
         self.error_message = error_message
 
     def validate(self, value: Any) -> None:
-        if not is_dataclass(value):
+        if not isinstance(value, dict):
             raise ValidationError(
                 self.error_message
-                or "The provided value is not a dataclass instance."
+                or "The provided value is not a dict instance."
             )
 
-        if self.dataclass_type and not isinstance(value, self.dataclass_type):
+        expected_keys = self.dataclass_type.__annotations__.keys()
+        if any(key not in value for key in expected_keys):
             raise ValidationError(
                 self.error_message
                 or f"'{value}' is not an instance "

flask_inputfilter/Validator/IsTypedDictValidator.py

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ class IsTypedDictValidator(BaseValidator):
 
     def __init__(
         self,
-        typed_dict_type: Optional[Type[TypedDict]] = None,
+        typed_dict_type: Type[TypedDict],
         error_message: Optional[str] = None,
     ) -> None:
         self.typed_dict_type = typed_dict_type
@@ -25,14 +25,13 @@ def validate(self, value: Any) -> None:
         if not isinstance(value, dict):
             raise ValidationError(
                 self.error_message
-                or "The provided value is not a TypedDict instance."
+                or "The provided value is not a dict instance."
             )
 
-        if self.typed_dict_type:
-            expected_keys = self.typed_dict_type.__annotations__.keys()
-            if not all(key in value for key in expected_keys):
-                raise ValidationError(
-                    self.error_message
-                    or f"'{value}' does not match "
-                    f"{self.typed_dict_type.__name__} structure."
-                )
+        expected_keys = self.typed_dict_type.__annotations__.keys()
+        if any(key not in value for key in expected_keys):
+            raise ValidationError(
+                self.error_message
+                or f"'{value}' does not match "
+                f"{self.typed_dict_type.__name__} structure."
+            )

setup.py

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 setup(
     name="flask_inputfilter",
-    version="0.2.0",
+    version="0.3.0",
     license="MIT",
     author="Leander Cain Slotosch",
     author_email="[email protected]",