Avoid circular dependency in Django using these steps

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A circular dependency occurs when two or more modules or classes depend on each other directly or indirectly, creating a cycle. In Django, circular dependencies often arise when two models, views, or modules import each other, either explicitly or through intermediate imports.

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How Circular Dependencies Happen in Django

Here’s a common scenario that can lead to circular dependencies:

1. Models Referencing Each Other: When two models reference each other using foreign keys or many-to-many fields, their definitions might require simultaneous imports.
2. Interdependent Functions or Classes: When two modules (e.g., app1.models and app2.models) rely on each other's functions or classes.
3. Improperly Structured Imports: If imports are done at the module level without considering dependencies, circular imports can occur.

Example of Circular Dependency

Problematic Code

# app1/models.py
from app2.models import ModelB

class ModelA(models.Model):
    field_b =…