PY3.R0401

Cyclic import

Used when a cyclic import between two or more modules is detected.

Noncompliant Code:

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cat > a.py <<EOF
import b
EOF

cat > b.py <<EOF
import a
EOF

Compliant Code:

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cat > intermediate.py <<EOF
import a
import b

# do some actions with `a` and `b` modules
EOF

cat > a.py <<EOF
# do some action
EOF

cat > b.py <<EOF
# do some action
EOF

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