Nested Models & Recursive Structures
Handle deeply nested JSON structures and recursive data models effectively with Pydantic.
Understanding Nested Pydantic Models
In real-world applications, data is rarely flat. It often has a hierarchical structure, meaning some data points are collections of other data points.
Nested models in Pydantic allow you to define complex data structures by embedding one BaseModel within another. This helps you build robust and well-organized data schemas.
Defining Your First Nested Model
Let's create an Address model and then use it as a field within a User model. Notice how address: Address links the two.
from pydantic import BaseModel
class Address(BaseModel):
street: str
city: str
zip_code: str
class User(BaseModel):
name: str
email: str
address: Address
# We'll see it in action next!All lessons in this course
- Pydantic Field Validation & Validators
- Custom Data Types & Settings
- Nested Models & Recursive Structures
- Serialization with model_dump and Aliases