Formatter and Example

This project demonstrates the use of a Python decorator to format the output of functions, showing a running spinner, and indicating success or failure with colored and formatted text. It includes two files: formatter.py and example.py.

Install

pip install TaskFormatter

Example Output

Files

1. formatter.py: This file contains the format_output decorator that provides the desired formatting for function output.
2. example.py: This file demonstrates how to use the format_output decorator by applying it to two example functions, one that succeeds and one that fails.

Features

• Spinner Animation: Displays a spinner animation while the function is running.
• Success/Failure Indication: Shows a green checkmark for successful completion and a red cross for failures.
• Exception Handling: Exceptions are displayed in red and underlined.
• Function Numbering: Each function is prefixed with a unique number.
• Text Formatting: Function names are displayed in bold and underlined.
• Separation of Outputs: Outputs from different functions are separated by a line for clarity.

Usage

1. formatter.py

The format_output decorator is defined in this file. It wraps a function to display the running spinner, success/failure message, and handle exceptions.

2. example.py

The example.py file demonstrates the use of the format_output decorator. It includes two functions, one that succeeds and one that fails, to showcase the decorator's functionality.

from TaskFormatter import format_output
from time import sleep

@format_output
def successful_function():
    print("Starting")
    sleep(2)
    print("Function logic output")

@format_output
def failing_function():
    print("Just Started")
    sleep(2)
    print("Running")
    sleep(2)
    print("Done")
    raise ValueError("Custom Error")

if __name__ == "__main__":
    successful_function()
    try:
        failing_function()
    except Exception as e:
        print("Caught an exception: ", e)

Running the Example

1. Save formatter.py and example.py in the same directory.
2. Run example.py using the command:

python example.py

You should see the spinner, success, and failure messages formatted as described, with appropriate separation and formatting for each function's output.