Implement a language-switching calendar in Angular 18+ Application

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Angular 18 came. If you are new then you must check below two links:

• Angular 18 Basic Tutorials
• Free Angular Admins

Now guys here is the complete code snippet and please follow carefully:

In Angular 18, the FlatpickrModule from the angularx-flatpickr package has been deprecated and is scheduled for removal in version 9. To implement a language-switching calendar that maintains the DD/MM/YYYY format without reloading the page, it’s recommended to use the FlatpickrDirective along with the provideFlatpickrDefaults function.

Implementation Steps:

1. Install Dependencies:

npm install flatpickr angularx-flatpickr

2.Configure Styles:

Add the Flatpickr CSS to your angular.json file:

"styles": [
  "node_modules/flatpickr/dist/flatpickr.css",
  "src/styles.css"
]

3.Set Up the Component:

Create a standalone component that includes a language selector and the Flatpickr input. Handle locale changes dynamically to update the calendar’s language without reloading the page.

import { Component } from '@angular/core';
import { FlatpickrDirective, provideFlatpickrDefaults } from 'angularx-flatpickr';
import { French } from 'flatpickr/dist/l10n/fr.js';
import { Spanish } from 'flatpickr/dist/l10n/es.js';
import { FormsModule } from '@angular/forms';

@Component({
  selector: 'app-date-picker',
  standalone: true,
  imports: [FlatpickrDirective],
  providers: [
    provideFlatpickrDefaults({
      dateFormat: 'd/m/Y',
      locale: 'en'
    })
  ],
  template: `
    <div>
      <label for="language">Select Language:</label>
      <select id="language" [(ngModel)]="selectedLanguage" (change)="onLanguageChange()">
        <option value="en">English</option>
        <option value="fr">French</option>
        <option value="es">Spanish</option>
      </select>
    </div>
    <div>
      <label for="calendar">Select Date:</label>
      <input type="text" mwlFlatpickr [altInput]="true" placeholder="DD/MM/YYYY">
    </div>
  `
})
export class DatePickerComponent {
  selectedLanguage = 'en';

  onLanguageChange() {
    let locale;
    switch (this.selectedLanguage) {
      case 'fr':
        locale = French;
        break;
      case 'es':
        locale = Spanish;
        break;
      default:
        locale = null;
    }
    provideFlatpickrDefaults({
      dateFormat: 'd/m/Y',
      locale: locale || 'en'
    });
  }
}

Explanation:

• The provideFlatpickrDefaults function is used to set default configurations for Flatpickr, including the date format and locale.
• The onLanguageChange method updates the locale based on the selected language, allowing the calendar to switch languages dynamically.

Additional Notes:

• Locale Imports: Ensure that the locale files (e.g., fr.js for French, es.js for Spanish) are correctly imported from the Flatpickr library.
• Dynamic Locale Loading: This implementation allows users to switch the calendar’s language on-the-fly without reloading the page, enhancing user experience.
• Consistent Date Format: By setting the dateFormat to ‘d/m/Y’, the displayed date format remains consistent regardless of the selected language.

For more information on localization and configuration options in Flatpickr, refer to the official documentation: Flatpickr Localization.

By following these steps, you can create a multilingual calendar in Angular 18 that maintains a consistent DD/MM/YYYY date format and allows users to change languages seamlessly.

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