Package me.datafox.dfxengine.text.api

Interface NameConverter<T>

All Known Implementing Classes:
HandledNameConverter, HandleNameConverter
public interface NameConverter<T>
A converter that converts an object of type NameConverter to a singular form, and optionally also a plural form. If this converter does not support plural forms, the PluralConverter will be used instead.

  • Method Details

    • getType

      Class<T> getType()
      Returns:
      type of the object that this converter can convert

    • isPluralCapable

      boolean isPluralCapable()
      Returns:
      true if this converter can also convert to plural form

    • convert

      String convert(T object)
      Parameters:
      object - object to be converted
      Returns:
      name of the object in singular form

    • convertPlural

      String convertPlural(T object)
      Parameters:
      object - object to be converted
      Returns:
      name of the object in singular form, or null if this converter does not support plural form