This library extends the functionality of String.Format (and StringBuilder.AppendFormat). It allows you to use named variables instead of ordinal place holders.
TokenStringFormat.Format("{name} was born on {dob:D}. {name} was {weight} lbs. and {height} inches long.", new {name = "John", dob = DateTime.Today, weight = 11, height = 19});
The output would be:
"John was born on Sunday, May 16 2012. John was 11 lbs. and 19 inches long."
The package is now available on NuGet.org
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