# Helper Functions

Using helper functions for data formatting including dates, currency, and string
manipulation.

## 📋 What this example demonstrates

- Helper function calls in templates
- Date formatting functions
- Currency formatting
- String manipulation helpers

## 📁 Files

- **formatted-contract.md** - Contract using helper functions
- **contract-data.json** - External data for helper functions
- **formatted-contract.output.md** - Document with formatted values
- **formatted-contract.output.html** - HTML with helper-formatted content

## 🚀 Usage

```bash
./run.sh
```

## 🔍 Key features shown

1. **Helper Functions**: Built-in formatting functions
2. **Date Formatting**: Various date display formats
3. **Currency Formatting**: Money and number formatting
4. **String Helpers**: Text manipulation and formatting

## 💡 Learn more

- [Helper Functions Guide](../../../docs/helpers.md)
- [Template Functions](../../../docs/template-functions.md)