Gets the value for the specified key converted to a
DateTime. This method never throws an exception. It will return the specified
default value if the key is not found.
- Namespace
- Statiq
.Common - Containing Type
- I
Metadata Conversion Extensions
Syntax
public static DateTime GetDateTime(this IMetadata metadata, string key, in DateTime defaultValue = default(DateTime))Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| metadata | IMetadata | The metadata instance. |
| key | string | The key of the value to get. |
| defaultValue | DateTime | The default value to use if the key is not found or cannot be converted to a DateTime. |
Return Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| DateTime | The value for the specified key converted to a DateTime or the specified default value. |