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🔥 Angular Pro Tips: Creating a Custom Pipe for Human-Readable Numbers (K, M, B Format)
- Creating a custom Angular pipe can convert large numbers into a more readable format like 1.5K or 2.5M.
- Custom pipes in Angular help keep templates clean, promote reusability, and separate formatting logic.
- To generate the custom pipe, the command 'ng generate pipe numberSuffix' is used in the Angular project.
- The logic for the custom pipe involves determining the number's tier (thousands, millions, billions) and attaching the appropriate suffix.
- Usage of .toFixed(2) and regex ensures clean output without unnecessary decimals.
- Examples of using the custom pipe in the template are provided for numbers like 950, 1500, 2000000, and 7250000000.
- Optional enhancements for the pipe include custom decimal places, support for trillions, handling negative numbers or currency strings.
- The custom pipe offers a clean, reusable, and declarative solution for improving data-heavy UI readability.
- The next Angular Pro Tips post will involve building a smart loader using HTTP interceptors for consistent loading indicators.
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