Package com.github.jknack.handlebars

Interface Formatter

public interface Formatter

Format a variable to something else. Useful for date/long conversion. etc.. A formatter is applied on simple mustache/handlebars expression, like: {{var}}, but not in block expression.

Usage: 


 Handlebars hbs = new Handlebars();

 hbs.with(new Formatter() {
   public Object format(Object value, Chain next) {
    if (value instanceof Date) {
      return ((Date) value).getTime();
    }
    return next.format(value);
   }
 });
Since:
2.1.0

  • Nested Class Summary

    Nested Classes
    Modifier and Type
    Interface
    Description
    static interface 
    Formatter.Chain
    Call the next formatter in the chain.

  • Field Summary

    Fields
    Modifier and Type
    Field
    Description
    static final Formatter.Chain
    NOOP
    NOOP Formatter.

  • Method Summary

    Modifier and Type
    Method
    Description
    Object
    format(Object value, Formatter.Chain next)
    Format a value if possible or call next formatter in the chain.

  • Field Details

  • Method Details

    • format

      Object format(Object value, Formatter.Chain next)
      Format a value if possible or call next formatter in the chain.
      Parameters:
      value - A value to format, or pass it to the next formatter in the chain.
      next - Point to the next formatter in the chain.
      Returns:
      A formatted value, not null.