Nepali Age Calculator

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नेपाली उमेर क्याल्कुलेटर

नेपाली उमेर क्याल्कुलेटर

Building a Nepali Age Calculator: A Culturally Tailored Solution

1. Introduction

Purpose:
The Nepali Age Calculator is designed to calculate a person’s exact age in years, months, and days, catering specifically to Nepali-speaking users. It bridges the gap between modern technology and cultural relevance by supporting both the Gregorian (AD) and Bikram Sambat (BS) calendar systems.

Target Audience:

  • Nepali citizens, diaspora, and organizations.
  • Institutions requiring age verification for legal, medical, or administrative purposes.

Calendar Support:

  • Option A: Gregorian (AD) for global compatibility.
  • Option B: Bikram Sambat (BS)★ – critical for local relevance in Nepal, where BS is widely used for official and cultural events.

2. User Interface (UI)

Language: Fully localized in Nepali for accessibility.

Input Fields:

  1. जन्म मिति (Date of Birth): User’s birth date.
  2. आजको मिति (Current Date): Auto-populated with the system date (editable).
  3. Calendar Toggle: Switch between AD and BS calendars.

Buttons:

  • उमेर गणना गर्नुहोस् (Calculate Age): Triggers the calculation.
  • रिसेट गर्नुहोस् (Reset): Clears inputs.

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तपाईको उमेर: ३० वर्ष, ५ महिना, १५ दिन

3. Functionality

Input Validation:

  • Date Format: YYYY-MM-DD for AD or YYYY-MM-DD BS for Bikram Sambat.
  • Future Dates Blocked: Prevents users from selecting dates beyond the current day.

Date Conversion (BS to AD):

  • Uses libraries like nepali-datetime (Python) or nepali-date (JavaScript) to convert BS dates to AD.
  • Example: 2080-04-32 BS → 2023-08-16 AD.

Age Calculation Logic:

  1. Date Subtraction:
    • Subtract birth date from the current date.
  2. Breakdown:
    • Calculate years from the year difference.
    • Adjust months based on remaining months.
    • Calculate days from the remaining days.

4. Backend/Logic

Programming Languages:

  • Web: HTML/CSS/JavaScript (frontend) + Python/Node.js (backend).
  • Mobile: Flutter or React Native for cross-platform apps.
  • Desktop: Python Tkinter or ElectronJS.

Key Libraries:

  • AD Dates: Python’s datetime or JavaScript’s Date().
  • BS Dates: nepali-datetime (Python) or NepaliDateConverter API.

5. Optional Features

  1. Nepali Numerals: Display results in Devanagari script (e.g., १२ वर्ष).
  2. Horoscope/Rashi: Show zodiac signs based on birth date.
  3. Social Sharing: Allow users to share results on Facebook or WhatsApp.
  4. PDF Export: Generate a downloadable age certificate.

6. Deployment

Web Version:

  • Built with HTML/CSS/JavaScript.
  • Hosted on platforms like Netlify or GitHub Pages.

Mobile Apps:

  • Android/iOS: Develop using Flutter for a unified codebase.
  • Publish on Google Play Store and Apple App Sto
  • Use Python Tkinter for lightweight apps or ElectronJS for feature-rich desktop tools.

Why This Matters

  • Cultural Relevance: BS support ensures alignment with Nepal’s official and cultural practices.
  • Accuracy: Eliminates manual errors in age calculation for legal documents.
  • Accessibility: Nepali-language UI empowers non-English speakers.

Final Thoughts

This tool is more than just a calculator—it’s a bridge between tradition and technology. By integrating Bikram Sambat and localized features, developers can create solutions that resonate deeply with Nepali users while maintaining global compatibility.

Next Steps:

  • Integrate a BS date picker for seamless input.
  • Conduct user testing with native Nepali speakers.

Why This Matters

  • Cultural Relevance: BS support ensures alignment with Nepal’s official and cultural practices.
  • Accuracy: Eliminates manual errors in age calculation for legal documents.
  • Accessibility: Nepali-language UI empowers non-English speakers.

Final Thoughts

This tool is more than just a calculator—it’s a bridge between tradition and technology. By integrating Bikram Sambat and localized features, developers can create solutions that resonate deeply with Nepali users while maintaining global compatibility.

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