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DateField

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Java API
Inheritance

This class is a Field component, and inherits its features and behaviors. For an overview of Field properties, events, and other important information, please refer to the Field documentation.

The DateField is a field component that allows users to input or select dates by the year, month, and day. It provides an intuitive and efficient way to handle date-related information in various apps, and offers the flexibility to validate a user's input.

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Usages​

The DateField is ideal for choosing and displaying dates in your app. Here are some examples of when to use the DateField:

  1. Event Scheduling and Calendars: Date fields are essential in apps that involve scheduling events, booking appointments, or keeping track of important dates.

  2. Form Inputs: Simplify the date selection process for a user filling out a form that requires a date, like a birthday.

  3. Booking and Reservation Systems: Apps that involve booking and reservation systems often require users to input specific dates. A date field streamlines the process and ensures accurate date selection.

  4. Task Management and Deadlines: Date fields are valuable in apps that involve task management or setting deadlines. Users can easily specify due dates, start dates, or other time-sensitive information.

Maximum and minimum​

With the setMax() and setMin() methods, you can specify a range of acceptable dates. If a user manually enters a value into the date field outside the specified range, the component will let the user know what's acceptable. Also, if a maximum or minimum is already set, the value for the other method must be lower or higher respectively.

Localized display​

By default, the DateField displays information within the UI element based on the locale the browser is configured to. For example, users with United States configurations will see MM/dd/yyyy, whereas European users will see dd/MM/yyyy. Still, this doesn't stop you from manipulating the LocalDate object returned by the methods from the DataField class.

Static utilities​

The DateField class also provides the following static utility methods:

  • fromDate(String dateAsString): Convert a date string in yyyy-MM-dd format to a LocalDate object which can then be utilized with this field, or elsewhere.

  • toDate(LocalDate date): Convert a LocalDate object to a date string in yyyy-MM-dd format.

  • isValidDate(String dateAsString): Checks to see if the given string is a valid yyyy-MM-dd date.

Best practices​

To ensure an optimal user experience when using the DateField component, consider the following best practices:

  • Accessibility: Utilize appropriate labels to ensure users with assistive technologies can easily navigate to and use the date fields in your app.

  • Auto-Populate Current Date: If appropriate for your app's use case, auto-populate with the date field with the current date.