Output node within parallel node
What is the expected behaviour if we set an "Output" node within a "parallel" node? I just tested this quickly and it would run the first parallel log, though it would not continue on/after the "sleep" node.
Is it just a coincidence that the first log node was executed because it was "fast enough" to execute before the workflow could return?
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Hey @Brian it will execute all the nodes in parallel even if it includes a output node node, but an important item to note here is, that it will follow the precedence and will only return the value from the sequence which will have a output node first.
Although it is not a correct approach to add a return inside a parallel node. Hope this helps....
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When using an "Output" node within a "parallel" node, the behavior you're observing may indeed be related to timing and execution speed. The "Output" node acts as the terminating point of your workflow. This means that as soon as the "Output" node is executed, the workflow is considered complete, and no further nodes will be processed beyond this point. Therefore, any nodes that execute before hitting the "Output" node will run, and this might include the first log node if it executes quickly enough.
It's important to ensure that the "Output" node is placed such that all intended operations in your parallel node are completed before it. If nodes like "sleep" are not running as expected, it might be due to the parallel processing behavior, where the workflow is terminated as soon as the "Output" node is reached.
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If that's the case then the UI should not allow to add further nodes after the parallel node and even warn the user or not allow him to place an output node within a parallel node.
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Hey @Brian it will execute all the nodes in parallel even if it includes a output node node, but an important item to note here is, that it will follow the precedence and will only return the value from the sequence which will have a output node first.
Although it is not a correct approach to add a return inside a parallel node. Hope this helps.