The get format statement in angular 2 example

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In the angular 2 examples for pipe: https://angular.io/docs/ts/latest/guide/pipes.html there is an example of HeroBirthday2Component. I am not able to understand how this line works

get format() { return this.toggle ? 'shortDate' : 'fullDate'; }

I mean I understand that it toggles the format property and the DOM gets updated with the change detection after toggleFormat() changes it. But I am not able to grasp the line above. Could some one please explain the code line and its implementation.

What don't you understand, the `return this.toggle ? 'shortDate' : 'fullDate';` part? — tymeJV, May 17 '17 at 20:35
no the get statement.. I don't see any calls for a function named get or format() or is get a keyword? — Pawan, May 17 '17 at 20:36

score 0 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:18

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That's a getter, just like in other strongly typed languages.

See here:

get and set in TypeScript

edited May 23 '17 at 12:18

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answered May 17 '17 at 20:42

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ohh ok. Got it. Thanks! – Pawan May 17 '17 at 20:45
Thanks! Let me know if there's any more information you need to accept the answer. – chrispy May 17 '17 at 20:46
yeah it needs few seconds before I can. but I will – Pawan May 17 '17 at 20:48
Thanks @Pawan! best of luck with your development. – chrispy May 17 '17 at 20:48

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