[PR #20062] Simplify execution_metadata Handling for WorkflowNodeExecution #29304

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opened 2026-02-21 20:45:17 -05:00 by yindo · 0 comments
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Original Pull Request: https://github.com/langgenius/dify/pull/20062

State: closed
Merged: Yes


Summary

Currently, WorkflowNodeExecution.execution_metadata_dict returns None when metadata is absent in the database. This requires all callers to perform None checks when processing metadata, leading to more complex caller-side logic.

This pull request updates the execution_metadata_dict method to return an empty dictionary instead of None when metadata is absent. This change would simplify the caller logic, as it removes the need for explicit None checks and provides a more consistent data structure to work with.

The change described above could also be applied to inputs_dict, process_data_dict, and outputs_dict. However, doing so would require thoroughly reviewing all callers to ensure that existing logic is not unintentionally disrupted. These adjustments are deferred to future pull requests.

Closes #20061.

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  • This change requires a documentation update, included: Dify Document
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  • I ran dev/reformat(backend) and cd web && npx lint-staged(frontend) to appease the lint gods
**Original Pull Request:** https://github.com/langgenius/dify/pull/20062 **State:** closed **Merged:** Yes --- # Summary Currently, `WorkflowNodeExecution.execution_metadata_dict` returns `None` when metadata is absent in the database. This requires all callers to perform `None` checks when processing metadata, leading to more complex caller-side logic. This pull request updates the `execution_metadata_dict` method to return an empty dictionary instead of `None` when metadata is absent. This change would simplify the caller logic, as it removes the need for explicit `None` checks and provides a more consistent data structure to work with. The change described above could also be applied to `inputs_dict`, `process_data_dict`, and `outputs_dict`. However, doing so would require thoroughly reviewing all callers to ensure that existing logic is not unintentionally disrupted. These adjustments are deferred to future pull requests. Closes #20061. > [!Tip] > Close issue syntax: `Fixes #<issue number>` or `Resolves #<issue number>`, see [documentation](https://docs.github.com/en/issues/tracking-your-work-with-issues/linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue#linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue-using-a-keyword) for more details. # Screenshots | Before | After | |--------|-------| | ... | ... | # Checklist > [!IMPORTANT] > Please review the checklist below before submitting your pull request. - [ ] This change requires a documentation update, included: [Dify Document](https://github.com/langgenius/dify-docs) - [x] I understand that this PR may be closed in case there was no previous discussion or issues. (This doesn't apply to typos!) - [x] I've added a test for each change that was introduced, and I tried as much as possible to make a single atomic change. - [x] I've updated the documentation accordingly. - [x] I ran `dev/reformat`(backend) and `cd web && npx lint-staged`(frontend) to appease the lint gods
yindo added the pull-request label 2026-02-21 20:45:17 -05:00
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Reference: langgenius/dify#29304