olivier-ninane
Float input values converted to text using Float.to_string() function, displaying exponentional values
Hello,
It seems that Liveview uses the Float.to_string() function when rendering a float into HTML. Consequence is that numbers > 999.0 are converted into exponential values. This is particularly problematic for form input fields:
Do you know what’s the best approach to overcome this? Use Decimals only for large numbers? Convert float to Decimals into Liveview templates?
Many thanks!
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LostKobrakai
For your specific case: You never want to use float for monetary values.
For the general case I’d love to see phoenix default to non scientific notation, but I doubt that this can be changed easily without it be being a breaking change.
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