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I had a task where I need to output something based on the data type of the variable.

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Basically, it goes something like this

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   <div class="col-6">\n        {{ if eq (printf "%T" . ) "float64" }}\n          {{ . }}\n        {{ else if eq (printf "%T" . ) "bool"}}\n          {{ $translations.Get (string .)}}\n        {{ else }}\n        {{ .}}\n        {{ end }}\n    </div>
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If the variable is a float64 display the variable as is. If it is a boolean display it by using a translation.

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Next time you need to check the data type of your variable, just use this:

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printf "%T" $yourVariableHere
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If you’re a Golang expert, you probably already know this.I just hope this could help someone who’s new in Hugo.

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TIL

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