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number_to_human helper method

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Description

In rails, I have this method

format = number_only ? "%n%u" : "%n%u #{thing.pluralize(number)}"

    number_to_human(
      number,
      format: format,
      precision: 2,
      units: {
        thousand: 'k',
        million: 'm'
      }
    )

Which allows me to output something like "1.5k Users". The closest we have right now is something like:

text count.humanize
text pluralize(count, "User")

which would output "1.5k 1500 Users". It would be nice to have this helper method added in.

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Research direction

Start by locating the existing humanize and pluralize helpers referenced in the issue, then inspect how helper methods are organized. The work is done when a number_to_human helper can format values such as 1.5k Users while supporting the shown format, precision, units, and singular or plural output.

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Assessment

Tech stack
crystal
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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