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

    • Method Detail

      • 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.