string to d-money

[joelcnz]

How do I take a string and convert it into the money number?

Example:

alias EUR = currency!("EUR");

EUR cost;
cost = EUR("1.23");

[qznc]

You have to do it yourself, like EUR("1.23".to!float). That could be done for convenience, but I have to think about it. It might encourage subtle bugs.

[joelcnz]

Yes, bugs. I have a money program (detailed book keeping). It loads off a configuration file and each cost has to be converted from a string!

[joelcnz]

A money library is a good idea. C# has it.

[joelcnz]

I've added GUI to my detailed book keeping program.

I'm still interested in this issue.

[qznc]

Use v2.2.0 and EUR("1.23") works. If not you can reopen this issue.

Tenacity seems to work. 😄

[joelcnz]

Thanks, qznc.

What is Tenacity?

[qznc]

te·na·cious Extremely persistent in adhering to or doing something; stubborn or relentless

[mw66]

@joelcnz

the string ctor has bug, be careful!

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