//! //! Utilizing the Former Crate for Struct Initialization //! //! This example demonstrates the capability of the `Former` crate to simplify struct initialization through the builder pattern, particularly for structs with a mix of required and optional fields, as well as collections like vectors and hash maps. //! //! The `Structure1` struct is defined with various field types to showcase the flexibility of `Former`: //! - `int_1`: A required integer field. //! - `string_1`: A required string field. //! - `vec_1`: A vector of unsigned integers, showcasing collection handling. //! - `hashmap_1`: A hash map storing key-value pairs, both strings, illustrating how `Former` can manage more complex data structures. //! - `int_optional_1`: An optional integer field, demonstrating `Former`'s capability to handle optional fields seamlessly. //! - `string_optional_1`: An optional string field, further exemplifying optional field handling. //! //! A hash map is first created and populated with two key-value pairs. The `Structure1` struct is then instantiated using the fluent builder pattern methods provided by `Former`. Each method corresponds to one of `Structure1`'s fields, allowing for intuitive and clear field assignment. The `.form()` method completes the construction of the `Structure1` instance. //! //! The builder pattern methods significantly streamline the process of struct initialization, especially for structs with complex or optional fields. By leveraging `Former`, developers can write more readable and maintainable initialization code, avoiding the verbosity and complexity often associated with manual struct instantiation. //! //! The `dbg!` macro is utilized to print the constructed `Structure1` instance, confirming that all fields are correctly assigned, including the handling of optional fields and collections. #[ cfg( not( all( feature = "enabled", feature = "derive_former", any( feature = "use_alloc", not( feature = "no_std" ) ) ) ) ) ] fn main() {} #[ cfg( all( feature = "enabled", feature = "derive_former", any( feature = "use_alloc", not( feature = "no_std" ) ) ) ) ] fn main() { use former::Former; #[ derive( Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Former ) ] pub struct Structure1 { int_1 : i32, string_1 : String, vec_1 : Vec< u32 >, hashmap_1 : collection_tools::HashMap< String, String >, int_optional_1 : core::option::Option< i32 >, string_optional_1 : Option< String >, } let hashmap = collection_tools::HashMap::from ([ ( "k1".to_string(), "v1".to_string() ), ( "k2".to_string(), "v2".to_string() ), ]); let struct1 = Structure1::former() .int_1( 13 ) .string_1( "Abcd".to_string() ) .vec_1( vec![ 1, 3 ] ) .hashmap_1( hashmap ) .string_optional_1( "dir1" ) .form(); dbg!( &struct1 ); // < &struct1 = Structure1 { // < int_1: 13, // < string_1: "Abcd", // < vec_1: [ // < 1, // < 3, // < ], // < hashmap_1: { // < "k1": "v1", // < "k2": "v2", // < }, // < int_optional_1: None, // < string_optional_1: Some( // < "dir1", // < ), // < } }