Unit (himalaya 1.0.59 API)

All Superinterfaces:

java.lang.Comparable<Unit>

All Known Implementing Classes:

Piece
```
public interface Unit
extends java.lang.Comparable<Unit>
```
A unit of values. This interface represents a unit of values such as the Kg, Cm, pins or other. It provides interoperability between different implementations. Values can be distinguished by separate getCode() ()} codes, Implementation specification Implementation of this class
- are required to implement equals/hashCode considering the concrete implementation type and unit code.
- are required to be thread-safe
- are required to be immutable
- are required to be comparable

Method Summary

Modifier and Type	Method	Description
`java.lang.String`	`getCode()`	Gets the unique unit code, the effective code depends on the unit.
`Context`	`getContext()`	Returns the `PieceContext` of a unit.
`int`	`getDefaultFractionDigits()`	Gets the number of fractional digits typically used by this unit.
`int`	`getNumericCode()`	Gets a numeric unit code.

Methods inherited from interface java.lang.Comparable
compareTo

- Method Detail
  - getCode
```
java.lang.String getCode()
```
    Gets the unique unit code, the effective code depends on the unit. Since each unit is identified by this code, the unit code is required to be defined for every Unit and not null or empty.
    
    Returns:
    
    the unit code, never null.
  - getNumericCode
```
int getNumericCode()
```
    Gets a numeric unit code. within the ISO name space, this equals to the ISO numeric code. In other unit name spaces this number may be different, or even undefined (-1). The numeric code is an optional alternative to the standard unit code. If defined, the numeric code is required to be unique.
    
    Returns:
    
    the numeric unit code
  - getDefaultFractionDigits
```
int getDefaultFractionDigits()
```
    Gets the number of fractional digits typically used by this unit. Different units have different numbers of fractional digits by default.
    
    Returns:
    
    the fractional digits, from 0 to 9 (normally 0, 2 or 3), or 0 for pseudo-units.
  - getContext
```
Context getContext()
```
    Returns the PieceContext of a unit. This context contains additional information about the type and capabilities of a Unit, e.g. its provider and more.
    
    Returns:
    
    the unit's context, never null.