import dascore as dc
from dascore.units import is_data_size
assert is_data_size(25 * dc.units.megabytes)
assert is_data_size(dc.get_quantity("1 MiB"))
# Percents, strain and plain numbers are not sizes.
assert not is_data_size(dc.get_quantity("50%"))
assert not is_data_size(25)is_data_size
is_data_size(
value: Any ,
)-> ‘bool’
Return True if value is a quantity of information (bytes, bits, MB, …).
Pint treats information as dimensionless, so a compatibility check against bytes also passes for percents and bare dimensionless quantities. The base unit is the only reliable discriminator.
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| value | Any value of any type to test if it is a data size quantity. |