Customizable Humanization

A feature that allows developers to control the formatting of the humanized output by specifying the number of decimal places and culture-specific formatting.

Overview

The Customizable Humanization feature is provided via the GetHumanizedValue method, which extends the basic humanization functionality by enabling custom control over the number of decimal places and the cultural format used. This feature is particularly useful when the default two-decimal-place precision or invariant culture formatting does not meet specific application requirements, allowing for greater flexibility in how numerical values are presented.

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Key Points

Aspect	Details
Method Name	GetHumanizedValue
Return Type	string
Parameters	int decimalPlaces = 2, CultureInfo culture = null
Purpose	Provides a customized humanized representation of the Value property with adjustable formatting settings.
Default Values	2 decimal places and CultureInfo.InvariantCulture if no culture is provided.

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Best Practices

Aspect	Recommendation
Custom Precision	Use the decimalPlaces parameter to set precision that matches the application's data display needs.
Culture-Specific Formatting	Provide a specific CultureInfo if the default invariant culture does not suit regional formatting requirements.
Validate Inputs	Always validate the inputs, ensuring that decimalPlaces is not negative before calling the method.
Consistency in UI	Use the method consistently across the application to maintain uniform formatting of numeric displays.

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Common Pitfalls

Pitfall	Description	Recommendation
Negative Decimal Places	Passing a negative value for decimalPlaces results in an ArgumentException.	Ensure that the decimalPlaces parameter is always a non-negative integer.
Ignoring Culture Parameter	Relying solely on the default culture may lead to formatting issues in localized applications.	Specify a CultureInfo instance when necessary to match regional settings.
Overuse of Customization	Excessive customization may lead to inconsistent formatting across the application if not managed carefully.	Standardize the usage of formatting settings in a central configuration where possible.

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Usage Scenarios

Scenario	Description	Example Code Sample
Custom Precision Display	Formatting numbers to show more or fewer decimal places than the default.	csharp<br>var humanizer = new SiticoneHumanizerDecimal();<br>humanizer.Value = 1234567m;<br>string formatted = humanizer.GetHumanizedValue(decimalPlaces: 4);<br>Console.WriteLine("Formatted Value: " + formatted);<br>
Localization in International Applications	Adapting number formatting to different regional settings using specific culture info.	csharp<br>using System.Globalization;<br>var humanizer = new SiticoneHumanizerDecimal();<br>humanizer.Value = 9876543m;<br>string formatted = humanizer.GetHumanizedValue(decimalPlaces: 3, culture: new CultureInfo("de-DE"));<br>Console.WriteLine("Localized Value: " + formatted);<br>
Dynamic Formatting Based on User Preferences	Allowing users to set their preferred numeric precision in the application settings.	csharp<br>// Assume userPreferenceDecimalPlaces is obtained from a settings menu<br>int userPreferenceDecimalPlaces = 1;<br>var humanizer = new SiticoneHumanizerDecimal();<br>humanizer.Value = 2500000m;<br>string formatted = humanizer.GetHumanizedValue(decimalPlaces: userPreferenceDecimalPlaces);<br>Console.WriteLine("User Formatted Value: " + formatted);<br>

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Real Life Usage Scenarios

Scenario	Description	Example Code Sample
Financial Reporting	Presenting financial figures with the precise decimal formatting required by accounting standards.	csharp<br>var humanizer = new SiticoneHumanizerDecimal();<br>humanizer.Value = 1250000m;<br>string reportValue = humanizer.GetHumanizedValue(decimalPlaces: 2, culture: new CultureInfo("en-US"));<br>Console.WriteLine("Financial Report: " + reportValue);<br>
Scientific Data Presentation	Displaying measurement data where precision is critical, such as in scientific or engineering applications.	csharp<br>var humanizer = new SiticoneHumanizerDecimal();<br>humanizer.Value = 0.0001234567m;<br>string preciseValue = humanizer.GetHumanizedValue(decimalPlaces: 8, culture: CultureInfo.InvariantCulture);<br>Console.WriteLine("Scientific Value: " + preciseValue);<br>
E-commerce Analytics	Tailoring the display of sales figures or website metrics to suit international audiences.	csharp<br>var humanizer = new SiticoneHumanizerDecimal();<br>humanizer.Value = 1034500m;<br>string localizedValue = humanizer.GetHumanizedValue(decimalPlaces: 2, culture: new CultureInfo("fr-FR"));<br>Console.WriteLine("E-commerce Metrics: " + localizedValue);<br>

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Troubleshooting Tips

Issue	Possible Cause	Suggested Resolution
Incorrect Formatting	The decimalPlaces parameter might be set incorrectly or an inappropriate CultureInfo is used.	Verify that the parameters are correct and use a culture that matches the expected output.
Argument Exceptions	Passing negative values for decimalPlaces triggers an exception.	Ensure input validation is performed before calling GetHumanizedValue.
Inconsistent Number Display	Using different parameters across various parts of the application can lead to inconsistencies.	Standardize the formatting configuration across the application to ensure consistency.

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Review

Aspect	Notes
Flexibility	The method offers great flexibility, allowing developers to tailor the output to their specific needs.
Ease of Integration	Simple method call with optional parameters makes it easy to integrate into existing code.
Customization Impact	Enhanced control over number formatting improves the overall presentation and user experience.

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Summary

Aspect	Summary
Purpose	The Customizable Humanization feature refines the output of the humanized value by allowing custom decimal precision and culture-specific formatting.
Key Benefit	It provides developers with precise control over numeric presentation, essential for applications requiring high accuracy or localized formats.
Integration Ease	Easily integrated into .NET WinForms applications via the GetHumanizedValue method.
Developer Impact	Simplifies the process of adapting number formatting to different contexts, enhancing both readability and usability.

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Additional Code Examples

Example 1: Custom Precision and Default Culture

using System;
using SiticoneNetFrameworkUI;

class Program
{
    static void Main()
    {
        var humanizer = new SiticoneHumanizerDecimal();
        humanizer.Value = 1234567m;

        // Customizing to display with 4 decimal places
        string customFormatted = humanizer.GetHumanizedValue(decimalPlaces: 4);
        Console.WriteLine("Custom Formatted Value: " + customFormatted);
        // Example output: "1.2345M" (depending on the value)
    }
}

Example 2: Custom Culture Formatting

using System;
using System.Globalization;
using SiticoneNetFrameworkUI;

class Program
{
    static void Main()
    {
        var humanizer = new SiticoneHumanizerDecimal();
        humanizer.Value = 9876543m;

        // Specifying German culture for formatting
        string localizedFormatted = humanizer.GetHumanizedValue(decimalPlaces: 3, culture: new CultureInfo("de-DE"));
        Console.WriteLine("Localized Formatted Value: " + localizedFormatted);
        // Example output: "9,876M" (depending on the value and culture-specific formatting)
    }
}

Example 3: Dynamic Formatting Based on User Preferences

using System;
using SiticoneNetFrameworkUI;

class Program
{
    static void Main()
    {
        // Simulated user setting for decimal places
        int userPreferredDecimalPlaces = 1;
        var humanizer = new SiticoneHumanizerDecimal();
        humanizer.Value = 2500000m;

        // Formatting based on user preference
        string userFormatted = humanizer.GetHumanizedValue(decimalPlaces: userPreferredDecimalPlaces);
        Console.WriteLine("User Formatted Value: " + userFormatted);
        // Example output: "2.5M"
    }
}

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By following this comprehensive documentation, developers can effectively utilize the Customizable Humanization feature to tailor the display of large numeric values to meet specific formatting requirements and regional preferences, ensuring optimal clarity and consistency in their .NET WinForms applications.