Pipes are small fragments of code that transform data values so they can be displayed to the user in templates. Pipes allow transformation logic to be defined in self-contained classes so that it can be applied consistently throughout an application. Table 18-1 puts pipes in context.
Table 18-1. Putting Pipes in Context
Question | Answer |
|---|---|
What are they? | Pipes are classes that are used to prepare data for display to the user. |
Why are they useful? | Pipes allow preparation logic to be defined in a single class that can be used throughout an application, ensuing that data is presented consistently. |
How are they used? ... |
